Mile 225 - Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP - January 30, 2018

Report Details

Exceptional low tide for this time of year. COASST survey and Marine Debris conducted. This was an unusual winter day for tide pooling >23 flora/fauna identified along with COASST dead bird Cassin's Auklet along with live birds and seals. Thirteen people on the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: -1.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 2. Tidepooling: 13. Other Activities: walking dogs. Exceptional low tide for this time of yer. COASST survey and Marine Debris conducted.

Concerns

Apparent violations: None.

Notable Wildlife

Birds live : >12-150 Western Gulls, crows, # Mallard ducks, bufflehead ducks, 4 black oyster catchers Seals : 3 on northern cliff rocks

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. left tarsus orange/red/blue #215

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

Man-made Modifications

Usual marine gardens pathway winter erosion

Actions & Comments

This was an unusual winter day for tide pooling >23 flore/fauna identified along with COASST dead bird Cassin's Auklet along with live birds and seals.