Mile 119 Report
Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
August 24, 2008
A whale was spouting about 500 feet out from Shore Acres observatory at arrival.
Report Details
A whale was spouting about 500 feet out from Shore Acres observatory at arrival. Six small fishing boats arrived to fish at southern section of mile. Nice upkeep on shoreline trail at north end of mile where new bark was laid down on main path. Two pelicans seen. Moderate human impact (8)-7 walking and one engaged in photography.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 5.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Walking or running: 7. Photography: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Saw two Pelican like birds.
Report Images
dpackard
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Four seal pups in the usual area (straight section of coastline at northern section of mile 119).
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