Mile 262 Report
Cape Kiwanda State Park
February 15, 2023
A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout.
Report Details
A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout. A Peregrine Falcon was taking a bath in one of the many fresh water streams running off the cliff into the ocean.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
The winter's King Tides have taken a toll on the cliff all along the east side of the beach.
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Linda Fink
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