Mile 225 Report
Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP
April 5, 2009
Lovely weather, sunny with mild to moderate breeze.
Report Details
Lovely weather, sunny with mild to moderate breeze.People enjoying the tide pools but not bothering the seals. More than usual shells in the drifline.I was happy to see a mature bald eagle.Erosion was minimal after the winter. Very little trash and sand was really clean.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Tidepooling: 4. Other Activities: 2 people flying kites. People staying a good distance from seals
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
28 seals, many gulls, several other sea birds too far away to identify, one mature bald eagle
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. 2 soda cans
Natural Changes
minimal new erosion
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