Mile 117 - Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove - June 14, 2009

Report Details

North Cove closed for pupping season so observations made from cliff top. There were the usual sea lions and seals on the reef; many gulls, a few pelicans; saw only two cormorants; one turkey vulture. Most interesting sighting was a bald eagle in the trees above the north cove (rather fuzzy photo attached). Walked down to the center cove. Tide was out. Lots of sea stars, turban snails, little crabs, limpets, aggregating anemones and so forth. The usual seaweeds.

Conditions

Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of dogs: 4. Fishing: 7.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 13. RVs/Buses parking: 3.

Notable Wildlife

4 Sea lions on south headland of North Cove. Many of them on Simpson's Reef.Birds:Mostly gulls, 8 pelicans, a few cormorant, 1 bald eagle, swallows

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Almost no seaweed in driftline, 1 beer can, 1 wooden pallet washed in from sea

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

Actions & Comments

Erosion under tree at N 43deg 18.486min, W 124deg 24.044 min ... on path down to headland at southern part of north cove. Seat missing from bench - I assume to be repaired. Many small boats fishing close in - 13 in all.