Mile 232 Report
Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point
May 4, 2026
What seemed like an abundance of wildlife was on display at the mile today.
Report Details
What seemed like an abundance of wildlife was on display at the mile today. At least 3 species of birds and 3-4 Gray Whales.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Sitting.
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2.
Other Activities: Watching for whales.
Notable Wildlife
A flock of juvenile and adult Western Gulls, a squadron of Brown Pelicans, a salon of Spotted Curlews, one Black Oystercatcher, a murder of Crows, and three to four Gray Whales.
One of several squadrons of Brown Pelican and a whale watching boat on the south side of Government Point.
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Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point
What seemed like an abundance of wildlife was on display at the mile today.
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It was Whale Watch Week!
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Around 10 people were fishing or getting ready to fish in the protected areas.
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People were out watching the grey whale off Government Point—no violations, little to no litter.
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It is a busy day with people observing wildlife and sitting in their cars.
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Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point
It was a pleasant, cloudless, and mild day.
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Windy and sunny day.
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Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point
2 people fishing beyond the barrier and 1 person feeding the seagulls bread.
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