Mile 117 Report
Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
June 20, 2010
The North Cove is closed in the Spring during the Harbor Seal and Elephant Seal pupping season, so we were not able to walk the beach.
Report Details
The North Cove is closed in the Spring during the Harbor Seal and Elephant Seal pupping season, so we were not able to walk the beach. Nothing much to see from the cliffs. Using binoculars, we saw no sea lions or seals on the beach, and there were none hauled up on the rocks on the southern end of the North Cove either. Minimal driftline of kelp/algae seen from the bluff. For the most part the seals and sea lions seemed to be occupying Simpson's Reef. Otherwise, there were the usual Turkey Vultures (one hopping about on the beach) and gulls. Twenty-one people viewing the ocean and wildlife. One person fishing. One dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 21. Fishing: 1. Watching the sea and the Sea Lions.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 13. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Sea Lions and Seals.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. Beach closed. Seaweed in minimal driftline visible from cliffs.
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