Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
August 13, 2013
Brown pelican feeding frenzy at Cascade Head.
Report Details
Brown pelican feeding frenzy at Cascade Head.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 1. Sitting: 1. Other Activities: one power boat with two people.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Many brown pelicans fishing off Cascade Head; Brandt's and pelagic cormorant, common murre, pigeon guillemot, western and glaucous-winged gull.
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