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Though my section is on the S. side, I paddled around from the N., starting at Cape Lookout State Park. The Cape looked in its normal, unspoiled condition. The bird life looked great this year, but with fewer Pelicans. I only saw one Sea Lion, none hauled out at the cape's tip; usually there is a bunch on each side of the cave. I only saw one seal, which is also unusual. The inter-tidal zone looked good with many Purple Starfish. It must have been a rough winter with almost no Bull Kelp on the S. side.The only garbage I spotted was in Well's Cove, well back in the cave.I feel extremely fortunate to have a place this beautiful to paddle in reliable solitude. Now, if the noisy dune buggies would only quiet down. I hear the noisier ones 3 1/2 miles from the end of the cape!!!

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Kayaking: 1. One boat sped by.

Notable Wildlife

There were many Pigeon Guillemots, mainly on the N. side of the cape and more than I have seen before. I saw fewer Brown Pelicans, five total. The dominant three birds on the S. side, which is an incredibly good site with what looks like broken pillow tuft that is checker boarded with cavities, were well represented. The most common, the Common Murre, were fat and plentiful. The Brandt’s Cormorants were about as common as I usually see and the Sea Gulls were less so, though I’m guessing that they were elsewhere.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration.

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls. A small slide that looked fresh

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August 27, 2023

Not much changes here, being solid rock cliffs.

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July 22, 2020

This is a very beautiful mile of coast.

EJD

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November 12, 2018

No slides/erosion noted.

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October 6, 2015

It's been quite a while since I visited here, and it felt like visiting an old friend.

yakinsea

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August 29, 2013

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Mile 270

August 28, 2013

I am combining three mile segments North, Tip, and South since I typically paddle the whole thing and no other reports are being filed currently.

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May 6, 2012

Conditions:Sunny, 60 degree F, winds to 15 MPH from the N.

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October 17, 2010

This was a very beautiful day at a stunning spot that few see up close.

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