Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
May 15, 2014
Greeted by two river otters on my way to the ocean.
Report Details
Greeted by two river otters on my way to the ocean.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: one stand-up paddle board.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Pelagic and Brandt's cormorants, common murres, pigeon guillemots, spotted sandpipers, western gulls, five harbor seals, and two river otters (between Knight Park and the mouth of the Salmon River).
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