Mile 225 Report
Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP
August 17, 2015
This is a large tidal/sandy beach area available for on-foot inspection.
Report Details
This is a large tidal/sandy beach area available for on-foot inspection. The whales spouting, single seal, abundant marine tidal pool creatures was wonderful. Although I've visited this area numerous time in the last 20 years this is my 1st CoastWatch observation. The standout value is the resurgence of sea stars, ~1" to 2" abundance. This is not the case at Yaquina Head LightHouse tidal area. Next report will include photos.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 47. Number of dogs: 4. Playing in surf: 1. Tidepooling: 45. All people were actively enjoying the minus-tide tidepool areas
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 19.
Notable Wildlife
Pod of whales offshore spouting, good evidence of sea star immature activity.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
shoreline was clear of manmade activity
driscolke
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