Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
March 26, 2009
Spring break week always brings more people to Rocky Creek State Park.
Report Details
Spring break week always brings more people to Rocky Creek State Park. Several families were using the newly-renovated picnic benches. The northern-most picnic bench is still missing a top and seats.We've been seeing whale spouts for several weeks, about 1/2 mile off-shore and moving north.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Sitting: 3. Photography: 3. Other Activities: 6 walking and watching the waves.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Numerous gulls on the large rock off of Rocky Creek State Park. We could hear the calling of Black Oystercatchers.Lots of drift wood washed up at Little Whale Cove.
Driftline Content
Wood pieces. occasional small colored glass pieces
TMarie
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