Mile 227 Report

May 28, 2019
by heidilvz

Location:
Lincoln
Cape Foulweather, Rocky Creek
Conditions:
Tuesday 8:30 AM
Cloudy
55° F
Wind:
Calm/Light from the NW
Tide Level:
4.2 ft
Humans / Pets:
People:
0
Activities:
A few boats came by during my survey. 1ea- commercial fishing, 2ea- recreational/guided fishing, 2ea- sightseeing
Concerns:
Fire
Apparent Violations:
A few fire rings (pictures attached) were noted in vegetative areas where by regulation appears to be in unauthorized locations.
Disturbances:
Vehicles:
Cars/Trucks parking:
3
Activity Comments:
One pickup/camper rig appeared to have stayed overnight at the Rodea Point parking spot. Owner just having coffee and watching surf. The other two vehicles were pulling over for a look and left within a few minutes.
Notable Wildlife:
Dead Birds:
Stranded:
Fish & Invertebrates:
Driftline:
New Development:
Tree stand viewing platform has had improvements made on it since the last visit. Light vegetation loss surrounding the tree stand has resulted due to increased traffic and trail use.
Modifications:
Natural Changes:
In comparing this visit to last I cannot discern any noticeable natural changes.
Comments:
Summary:

It was a cloudy cool morning with little human activity. There is little change from last observation witn the exception of a newly established fire ring. The are has seen light human use as evidenced from the trail conditions, obvious recent fire ring use. Dog tracks were only seen near point 4 fire ring. Shore birds were present in small numbers. At the south end of mile 227, 5-10 birds were observed either nesting or in the process of building nests on the cliffs. The area looks healthy and litter was almost nonexistent. 

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Other Mile 227 Reports (4)

2019

November 4, 2019 - heidilvz
Overall there has been few noticable changes since the last visit and the mile appears to have had light use. An additional fire pit in the rocks at point 2 and a new trail was observed halfway down...
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  • new trail_south of quarry_mile 227_04Nov19
February 21, 2019 - heidilvz
It was a cold February morning with little animal and human activity. Access is limited to observation well back from the surf in most spots and the housing complex limits observation of around 40%...
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  • Mile227 Map Observation Report 21feb19
  • PT1 Ben Jones Bridge Looking south
  • PT2 Ben Jones Bridge Turnout lookin SW
  • PT3 Rodea Point veg slump looking S
  • PT4 Fire ring looking W
  • PT5 Tree Stand
  • PT5 Trail to tree stand

2018

July 18, 2018 - Jaymi Heimbuch
While there was plenty of activity by visiting tourists sightseeing at the viewpoints, there was little else to report. One house in the neighborhood is being remodeled/rennovated, which may or may...
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2009

February 16, 2009 - egret123
I haven't filed a report for probably 2 years (sorry!), but the mile looks exactly the same. It is a rugged, rocky outcropping throughout the mile and cannot be walked on the beach only above on the...
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