Mile 226 Report
Otter Crest, State Wayside
June 11, 2010
The most notable observation since my Coastwatch observations began was the large number of pelagic cormorants observed nesting on cliff faces.
Report Details
The most notable observation since my Coastwatch observations began was the large number of pelagic cormorants observed nesting on cliff faces. I have not seen them previously, but my earlier observations near summer solstice have been at least 10 days later. There were a larger number of fishermen (4) than usually observed, but it was a sunny, calm day.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Sitting: 2. Fishing: 4. All persons were in one small area of perhaps 200 sq. ft. in only access area to rocks near sea level at extreme north end of mile 226.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Pelagic cormorants nesting in large numbers (dozens) on cliff faces, one Brandt's cormorant observed flying along with several gulls.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces. Ocean-based debris consisting of two orange net floats (?) on inaccessible beach
Actions & Comments
Large rock fall below and NW of lookout gift shop appears unchanged since last observed.
gsmeyer
CoastWatcher
All Mile 226 Reports
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
There were no people observed on or near the shoreline due primarily to its inaccessibility.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
No human activity was noted on or near the shoreline, the only activity noted being people driving along Otter Crest Loop, with a few parking for short periods of time at the Lookout at Otter Crest Wayside for the views.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
On a nice, fairly calm and partly cloudy day on the central Oregon coast, there were only a few people driving along Otter Crest Loop and even fewer stopping to enjoy the view from the the Lookout at Otter Crest State Scenic Wayside.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
It was a very pleasant sunny day and the ocean was calm, so visibility at and slightly below the surface of the ocean was excellent.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
There was nobody observed along the shoreline of mile 226, however there were a number of people driving and stopping along Otter Crest Loop, the roadway that provides excellent overviews of the mile.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
There were no human activities noted near the shoreline, which is usual for this mile, but there was activity at the Lookout, where there were a moderate number of people parking and going to the viewpoints and into the Lookout building gift shop.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
It was a nice day to be observing the coast, what with the moderate temperature, light wind, and clouds that covered the sky thinly.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
Humans were only noted well above the shoreline, specifically at the Lookout, where people parked their vehicles to get out for a few minutes to observe the seascapes.
gsmeyer