Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
November 16, 2008
Many brown pelicans, Brandt's and double-crested cormorants, western and Bonaparte's gulls, loon sp.
Report Details
Many brown pelicans, Brandt's and double-crested cormorants, western and Bonaparte's gulls, loon sp., and 8 swimming sea lions. Some of the pelicans were gathered inside the mouth of the Salmon River, preening and beating their wings on the water.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 4. Other Activities: 9 fishermen (in boats). One boat near the mouth of the Salmon River politely gave me and my kayak a wide berth, but then headed straight into a group of pelicans I was photographing!
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
Many brown pelicans, Brandt's and double-crested cormorants, western and Bonaparte's gulls, loon sp., and 8 swimming sea lions. Some of the pelicans were gathered inside the mouth of the Salmon River, preening and beating their wings on the water.
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