Mile 116 Report
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
June 27, 2020
Many people enjoying the tidepools and beach as the weather began to get better in general.
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Many people enjoying the tidepools and beach as the weather began to get better in general. Wasn't able to get to S. Cove during the parks shutdown. This was the second low tide happening on the weekend in reasonable daylight hours since the reopening. I must have a very low tide to get to all of my mile, so this was my second chance, taken.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 68. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 66. Sitting: 2. Photography: 4. Tidepooling: 30. Many people enjoying nicer weather at the beach. Met a family from the Tri-Cities, WA. advised by the campground personnel to visit S. Cove for the tidepools.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 16.
Notable Wildlife
Dabbling ducks. I think they were the same sort that share the display with the puffins at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. I forget what they are called.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). Really a lot of crab shells.
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