Mile 191 - Devils Churn, Cape Perpetua, North Cape Creek - August 7, 2018

Report Details

A cool, windy day at the coast being enjoyed by a very large number of visitors. Low tide was 2.7 ft at 4pm approximately so high on beach and rocks at Cape Cove. Parking lots full in the afternoon. Most visitors walking on the rocks between Cooks Chasm and Cape Cove.5 adult Ochre sea stars found at Cape Cove beach

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 50. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 45. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 40. Photography: 45. Other Activities: one group flying a kite on beach at Cape Cove. A cool windy day being enjoyed by a large number of visitors

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 55. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

5 adult Ochre sea stars

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). remarkably clean, no plastic pieces or pellets found. Large number of feathers, but no dead birds

New Development

none

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

Erosion continues in sandy bluff from 101. Fewer large rocks and logs at bluff edge at Cape Cove