Mile 232 - Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point - December 30, 2008

Report Details

This was a first report on observation of this mile. Noting wildlife in seaweed and sea lions; noting for this first report the extent of hotels along the shoreline and the general rocky character of the entire stretch.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Storm. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 27. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 12. Sitting: 2. Photography: 2. Other Activities: parks person educating. Of the hotel front, from south to north, World mark takes up about 3/4 of the distance; 1/8 the Village at North Pointe; 1/8 taken by Thundering Shores Executive Suites (northernmost)

Concerns

Apparent violations: impact of large hotels on bluff.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

Some kelp clumps near shore; several sea lions. 12 borwn pelicans flying; flock of seagulls (+150)

Driftline Content

driftline is the rocky cliff

Actions & Comments

no other observations on this