Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
October 11, 2019
Notable birds: rhinoceros auklets, red-necked grebe, and harlequin duck.
Report Details
Notable birds: rhinoceros auklets, red-necked grebe, and harlequin duck.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Kayaking: 2. Fishing: 14. Unusual number of boats in the bay, because of small (2-ft) swell.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 14.
Notable Wildlife
8 rhinoceros auklets, several western grebes, one red-necked grebe, common murres, Brandt's and pelagic cormorants, one harlequin duck, 8 harbor seals.
Dr Kayak
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