Mile 226 Report
Otter Crest, State Wayside
December 24, 2015
Very little human activity was observed and only at the Lookout, attributable to the inclement weather.
Report Details
Very little human activity was observed and only at the Lookout, attributable to the inclement weather. No wildlife of note was observed, except for one eagle. No physical changes were observed. Note that most of this mile can only be observed from a distance, meaning that very small-scale disturbances may not be apparent. Trash cleanup needed for trash dump on Otter Crest Loop Road, about three-eights mile north of Lookout on ocean side of road.
Conditions
Temperature: 43 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Activities
Other Activities: Trash was dumped on the outboard side of old 101 (Otter Crest Loop Road) about 3/8 mile north of the Lookout. This will require a cleanup effort of up to one man-hour. It is unsightly and is where tourists park to observe the scenery. Two vehicles were parked at the Lookout and people were observing the ocean from the observation points there. This is not an access site..
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Nothing notable observed, possibly except for a brown eagle, which I assumed to be a yearling Bald eagle as this area is not in the Golden eagle range.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Nothing observed.
Wrackline Content
Sea foam clumps.
Actions & Comments
Nothing observed on which to take action, except for the trash dumping previously mentioned.
gsmeyer
CoastWatcher
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