Mile 233 - Boiler Bay, Rabbit Rock, Fogarty Creek SP - November 18, 2023

Report Details

Rainy day along our mile. Most human activity was down at Fogarty creek. 2 stranded seals and 3 dead birds were suprising to come across. Called the Marine Mammal Institute to report the seals.

Conditions

Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 7.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 21. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 8. Photography: 3. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: Fishing was taking place at Boiler Bay overlook, not at Fogarty Creek.

Concerns

Apparent violations: camping on the beach at Fogarty Creek Rec Area - tent, chair, etc..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 19.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. no leg bands - 1 gull, 1 common murre, 1 pelican

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 2. 2 dead seals - called into the Marine Mammal Institute. Larger seal (possibly sealion?) missing face

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Dead seal missing face

Dead Pelican at Fogarty Creek Rec Area

Dead Common Murre at Fogarty Creek Rec Area

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Mile 233

Boiler Bay, Rabbit Rock, Fogarty Creek SP

November 16, 2024

It was a cold coastal day but there were still a few Oregonions out enjoying the shore. It was a bit scary to watch the young boys playing in dangerous surf. Uploaded a pic of some debris with Salishan's name on it.

Katy Nalven