Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
November 21, 2016
No significant changes to Whale Cove.
Report Details
No significant changes to Whale Cove. Some styrofoam fragments were noticed, but the beach remains quite clean. Higher tide level meant that the seals were unable to perch on the rocks at the east end of Whale Cove and were therefore scattered in the water and elsewhere.Dog feces was found at Rocky Creek Wayside, so some owners do not pick up after their dogs. Since the State maintains the restrooms at Rocky Creek, it might also make sense for them to add a sign, bag supply and repository for animal waste. Secondly, there are hazard signs behind the wooden railing at Rocky Creek, but there is evidence of well-worn paths on either side of the rail leading down to hazardous areas on the rocks. A visitor from Georgia walked down on the rocks and was swept away last spring. Perhaps more warning signs should be posted at the places where visitors walk past the safe area.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 6.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Sitting: 2. Photography: 1. Other Activities: No individuals were on Whale Cove beach, only Rocky Creek wayside. Dog owners not picking up after their dogs on Rocky Creek Wayside
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Cormorants, gulls, seals in the water at Whale Cove
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Styrofoam.
Actions & Comments
Styrofoam fragment removed from Whale Cove beach.
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