Mile 119 Report
Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
May 23, 2007
Tranquil day with greater turnout of people than three months previously.
Report Details
Tranquil day with greater turnout of people than three months previously. Moderate human impact (12)-8 walking and 4 playing in sand. Six harbor seals sunning on the rocks. Blue fish net on rocks.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
Six harbor seals
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 6.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Blue fishing net on rocks (see photo)
Report Images
dpackard
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Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
The hike along the northern coastal part of Shore Acres State Park is quite beautiful, with more coastal vistas and fewer visitors than the southern part.
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Nine harbor seals observed on rocks at north part of mile.
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Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
North Cove closed to visitors for the pupping season, so all observations were made from the cliffs.
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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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