Mile 226 Report
Otter Crest, State Wayside
June 21, 2021
Human activities were typical for tourist season, with numerous people taking in the views along Otter Drest Loop and at the Lookout.
Report Details
Human activities were typical for tourist season, with numerous people taking in the views along Otter Drest Loop and at the Lookout. Nobody was parked at access points and nobody was on or near the shoreline. No notable wildlife was observed, just the normal common murres, gulls, and cormorants. The only notable item on the shoreline was a large cylindrical chunk of what looked to be styrofoam on the first cobble beach north of the Lookout. (Note the tree platform construction on the marine terrace remnant just north of mile 226.)
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.2 feet.
Activities
Other Activities: Nobody was on or near the shoreline.. The only human activities were numerous people in cars/SUVs/pickups driving along Otter Crest Loop and stopping for views and also parking at the Lookout to observe the views. No vehicles were parked at the only shoreline access site just beyond the north end of mile 226..
Concerns
Apparent violations: No violations were observed..
Notable Wildlife
Nothing notable was observed.
Beached Birds
There were no beached birds.
Stranded Marine Mammals
There were no stranded mammals.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Nothing noted.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Styrofoam. Note: A white 3 x 3 foot cylindrical chunk of (likely) styrofoam was observed stranded on the long cobble beach about 300 yards north of the Lookout. (Observe from the gate on the north side of the Lookout.)
New Development
A wooden platform was observed on the elevated terrace in a group of trees about 200 feet north of the north end of mile 226. It is about 20-30 feet back from the approximately 40 foot high sea cliff.
Man-made Modifications
Nothing was noted.
Natural Changes
No natural changes were observed since the last observation three months ago.
Actions & Comments
No actions have been taken on observations as I have not regarded tham as significant. If someone wishes to follow upon them, I can provide further information.
gsmeyer
CoastWatcher
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Mile 226
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No human activity was noted on or near the shoreline (This is primarily a function of difficulty of access).
George Meyer
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George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
People who seemed very respectful to the environment no natural disturbances or changes within the area.
Payton Abele
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
It was a cool, breezy, and cloudy day.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
I observed no human activity or signs of disturbance to the natural environment.
Payton Abele
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
On a partly cloudy, breezy afternoon, there were no changes, natural or otherwise, noted along or near the shoreline of mile 226.
George Meyer