Mile 225 Dispatch
September 2, 2021
by CherieE53
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Devil's PunchbowlRight above the bowlSeptember 3, 2021
Harbor Seals sunningTaken from Otter Crest InnSeptember 2, 2021
Other Mile 225 Reports (27)
2023
2022
August 5, 2022 - CherieE53
The visitors and their dogs were just enjoying the views. The wind was strong so most visitors were walking fast along the beach. The wildlife appeared to be relaxed. There did not appear to be any...
May 4, 2022 - CherieE53
There were very few large birds visible in the air or on the ground/rocks. The only large animals were the Harbor Seals.
January 21, 2022 - CherieE53
The day at Otter Rock (Devil's Punchbowl State Park) and Otter Crest Resort was clear and warm for January. The visitors were just enjoying the great views. No wildlife was disturbed. The beach at...
2021
October 13, 2021 - CherieE53
The was a lot of Ball Kelp on the beach, more than you would normally see, other than that everything appeared normal. I also saw about 25 Western Gulls, 2 Harbor Seals. and 3 Pelagic Comorants.
September 3, 2021 - CherieE53
I saw only a few surfers on the beach below the Devils Punchbowl state park trying to surf, but there was not enough wave action to surf. The cliffs appeared to be stable, and there were no falling...
2020
December 14, 2020 - CherieE53
The public was telling me that they saw a Beached Seal that appeared dead. I did not see the animal.
November 17, 2020 - CherieE53
The park was filled with about at least 20 or more storm watches. They all wanted to know when high tide was going to happen.
July 21, 2020 - jessejones
Beautiful morning exploring tidepool biodiversity with the Friends of Otter Rock! Healthy tidepools showed off colorful intertidal life including leopard dorids, sea stars, worms, sea sacs, lot of...
2018
June 16, 2018 - driscolke
This year there is increased use >350-500 visitors in one day. One must wonder the recoupertive tide effect with this increased use.
January 30, 2018 - driscolke
Exceptional low tide for this time of year. COASST survey and Marine Debris conducted. This was an unusual winter day for tide pooling >23 flora/fauna identified along with COASST dead bird...
2017
December 30, 2017 - driscolke
Unusual to see so many people this time of the year. It was a delightful day, sunny after other rainy days and holiday vacation. Families from Kanas, Texas, Pantagonia the usual Utah, WA and CA.
2016
April 9, 2016 - driscolke
Most significant was the establishment of the sea star survey site, exciting numbers of 3 species. Natural landslide from Otter Crest Inn was significant and exciting to view, no injuries just noise...
March 26, 2016 - Batthecat
Documentation of the second hour of a shoreline science event presented by Fawn Custer, CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator. Event recorded was on the beach between Otter Crest restaurant access and...
March 12, 2016 - driscolke
In spite of the stormy weather the were 23 eager tidepool observers, all guests at Otter Crest Inn. There were very few mature sea stars, no immature sea stars; mussels and purple urchins were...
February 2, 2016 - driscolke
It was a blustery, cool day at Otter Rock. I used the Inn's staircase to access the north tidal area exposure as the marine garden asphalt walkway is badly eroded by high tidal waters. There were...
2015
November 21, 2015 - driscolke
This was a gorgeous day at Otter Rock enjoyed by many, mostly with respect for the marine environment. Unleashed dogs barking at sunning seals is a concern. People seemed not to understand there is a...
August 17, 2015 - driscolke
This is a large tidal/sandy beach area available for on-foot inspection. The whales spouting, single seal, abundant marine tidal pool creatures was wonderful. Although I've visited this area numerous...
2013
April 6, 2013 - daveincamas
I just wanted to bring the following to your attention.Someone is selling an old Devil's Punch Bowl State Park sign on Ebay. They say "Washed up on an Oregon Beach in the 1980's" but it seems pretty...
2012
October 1, 2012 - dderickson
A beached California sea lion, approximately 9' in length, was observed on the sand beach between Otter Crest and Devil's Punchbowl, an estimated 75-100' south of the trail entrance to the beach (not...
2011
June 20, 2011 - Enhydra
It was a busy Sunday down at the Marine Gardens, mile 225. Weather was nice, sunny and warm! Most individuals were tide pooling, walking on the beach or playing in the sand.This is my first report...
2009
April 5, 2009 - acwasner
Lovely weather, sunny with mild to moderate breeze.People enjoying the tide pools but not bothering the seals. More than usual shells in the drifline.I was happy to see a mature bald eagle.Erosion...
2008
November 23, 2008 - acwasner
Gorgeous day with clean hardpacked beach. Very calm at the marine gardens. Water reflected like mirrored pools.
July 8, 2008 - acwasner
Beautiful, calm morning with quite low tide. More people than usual. Everyone enjoying the beach. No problems noted. Beach very clean. No new erosion noted. More birds than usual. Lots of seals (40+...
March 5, 2008 - acwasner
Beautiful calm, sunny weather. Usual wildlife with no dead or injured animals, birds. Hanging tree is still in place held by only minimal roots. No new erosion visible. Very clean sand. People not...
January 18, 2008 - acwasner
Gorgeous sunny, cool day. Little wind. Most of mile very clean with lots of new driftwood after storms.Most of this mile is difficult to reach and can only be accessed during minus tides. No other...
