Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
July 10, 2011
Heermann's gulls are back, harassing the brown pelicans.
Report Details
Heermann's gulls are back, harassing the brown pelicans. A typical midsummer day at Cascade Head, with calmer seas than usual.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Walking or running: 6. Kayaking: 2. Other Activities: 1 power boat, 1 jet ski. 4 boat trailers and many cars in the Knight Park lot.
Notable Wildlife
Heermann's and western gulls, brown pelicans, pigeon guillemots, pelagic and Brandt's cormorants, common murres, harbor seal, and one swimming sea lion.
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