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.
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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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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was a beach hazard statement issued and I wanted to see what impact that would have as we were experiencing the first fine weather after so many weeks of cold rain. I was charmed by a family of six playing on the beach, the children even playing in the water.
Elaine Cramer
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I was the only person fool enough to the visit South Cove today.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A pleasantly mild day made for a good tidepool walk.
alaingamerica
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was one dead California Sea Lion low on the beach.
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I returned to Mile 116 for a Sea Star Observation Survey.
alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
The weather had very light cloud cover, but I logged it as Sunny.
alaingamerica
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A minus tide occurs this Summer weekend and Parks had a sign encouraging the public to explore the tidepools.
alaingamerica
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I came for the minus tide since the weather would be dry.
alaingamerica