Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
September 2, 2007
Peregrine falcon flying around Cascade Head; brown pelicans, three cormorant species, common murre, black oystercatcher, one California sea lion, and two harbor seals.
Report Details
Peregrine falcon flying around Cascade Head; brown pelicans, three cormorant species, common murre, black oystercatcher, one California sea lion, and two harbor seals.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10. Surfing: 2. Kayaking: 2. Fishing: 6. Very busy because of Labor Day weekend. Many cars, and about 10-12 boat trailers, at Knight Park.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 40.
Notable Wildlife
One California sea lion, two harbor seals. Peregrine falcon (first for me at Cascade Head), brown pelicans, three cormorant spp., black oystercatcher, common murre, and western gulls.
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