Mile 225 Report
Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP
January 21, 2022
The day at Otter Rock (Devil's Punchbowl State Park) and Otter Crest Resort was clear and warm for January.
Report Details
The day at Otter Rock (Devil's Punchbowl State Park) and Otter Crest Resort was clear and warm for January. The visitors were just enjoying the great views. No wildlife was disturbed. The beach at Otter Crest Resort had very few logs washed ashore, and the cliff appeared intact.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 8.5 feet.
Human Activities
The visitors were mostly taking pictures. All the dogs were under the control of their owners. No visitors went beyond the fences.
Actions & Comments
There were 12 cars, and about 24 visitors. I saw 2 Harbor Seals, 4 Comorants on the rocks, 5 swimming in the surf, and 3 Gulls.
Pelagic Comorants on Rock
Broken died Tree ( which was whole before the last big storm).
View of Devil's Punchbowl from the top
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The visitors and their dogs were just enjoying the views.
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There were very few large birds visible in the air or on the ground/rocks.
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All the visitors I saw were just taking pictures and enjoying the views.
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