Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
March 9, 2008
1 dead sea lion.
Report Details
1 dead sea lion. Beach is really clean for after winter storms. Riprap showing at each end of Cottages at the Cape.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 7.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 20. Walking or running: 1. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 10. Sitting: 15. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 2. Surfing: 8. Other Activities: playing badminton.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Apparent violations: dogs off leash.Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
20 seagulls, 12 surf scoters
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Sea lion had been dead some time; due to decomposition, couldn't tell if it was a Steller or Ca.
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Riprap showing at each end of Cottages at the Cape
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