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The main observation was a ladder that was placed perhaps 100 ft. above the water at a tricky spot for someone to gain access to the southern part of the cape's end, which goes through sensitive bird and penniped areas.  Also, I only saw one sea lion and a couple of seals and no pigeon guillemonts, though the pelican numbers were much higher than I usually see.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Fishing: 4. Other Activities: Commercial dive with around 10 divers. I saw two boats. One with two fishermen and another with around 10 divers.

Concerns

Climbing bluffs/seastacks

Apparent violations: No one that I saw, but a stout wooden ladder was placed at a tricky spot about 100 ft. above the water within scrambling distance of the cape's tip. This is through a rich nesting area and could have been placed months ago. I notified rangers who were not aware of this. I asked about potential biologist study, but the rangers I spoke to weren't informed of any study..

Notable Wildlife

I saw perhaps 200 pelicans, similar number of cormorants and gulls, 6 western grebes, a couple common murres, 0 pigeon guillemots (normally I see a few sprinkled around), 1 sea lion, 2 seals, one whale in the distance, numerous ochre sea stars, healthy mussel beds.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration.

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Lots of debris on the few gravel beaches fronting caves - floats, a crab trap, etc. I picked up some, but I don't have much room and most of these are tough areas to land and launch.

New Development

Steps down bluff. Not steps, but a ladder mentioned previously. Park rangers notified.

Actions & Comments

Notified three rangers, none knew about this.

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Mile 271

August 27, 2023

There is an illgal ladder near the tip of the cape, south side.

yakinsea

Mile 271

January 4, 2023

Today was a marine debris survey with WEBS.

jessejones

Mile 271

May 30, 2021

The pigeon guillemot population here is by far the highest that I have ever seen.

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Mile 271

September 19, 2020

The main observation was a ladder that was placed perhaps 100 ft.

yakinsea

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Mile 271

November 5, 2019

Many gulls, and a few miscillaneous birds, most notably a pair of peregrine falcons (one dive-bombing a smaller one until the small one dropped the bird it had).

yakinsea

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Mile 271

September 14, 2018

This stretch seemed in good shape.

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Mile 271

June 24, 2018

The cape looked good, no pollution, or cliff erosion noted.

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Mile 271

December 31, 2017

Paddled solo on a beautiful calm day with small surf and a light off-shore breeze.

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