Mile 225 Report
Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP
July 25, 2025
It was a very calm chill day with people enjoying the beach.
Report Details
It was a very calm chill day with people enjoying the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 43. Sitting: 29. Tidepooling: 10. Other Activities: 4 Agate hunting. The planes overhead disturbed nesting seabirds. There was a woman who got too close to the seals and scared them offshore. No pictures were taken and she left too quickly for us to call state police.
Concerns
Apparent violations: People were getting too close to the seals and scaring them offshore. Planes were flying overhead.
Disturbances: Disturbance of nesting seabirds, Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals
Notable Wildlife
2 Black Oystercatchers foraging on shore
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Stream modification.
Natalie Whitaker
CoastWatcher
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It was a pretty normal calm day on the beach with more trash than usual.
Natalie Whitaker
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It was a very calm chill day with people enjoying the beach.
Natalie Whitaker
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Typical day at the beach.
Friends of Otter Rock
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The beach was overly active with people including in the tide pool.
Payton Abele
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Everything was very moderate and under control.
Payton Abele
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It was a good day to be enjoying the beach!
Friends of Otter Rock Marine Reserve
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My camera was not working
Cherie Eichbaum
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Most of the visitors were enjoying watching the high tides rolling in.
Cherie Eichbaum