Mile 117 Report
Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
December 4, 2010
Had to observe from the cliff tops owing to very muddy, slippery approaches to the North Cove.
Report Details
Had to observe from the cliff tops owing to very muddy, slippery approaches to the North Cove. Sea lions and Black Oystercathers in the cove. Nine people walking the headlands. Nothing unusual to report.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Walking or running: 9.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Sea Lions,Black Oystercatchers
Driftline Content
Unable to access North Cove due to muddy, slippery conditions
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Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
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Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
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Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
Two dead sea lions in the North Cove (reported to Stranding Network), otherwise nothing unusual.
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Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
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