Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
September 27, 2022
8 Western Gulls, 2 Cormorants on sea rocks possibly Pelagic, 8 Cormorants flying together appeared to be Double-crested.
Report Details
8 Western Gulls, 2 Cormorants on sea rocks possibly Pelagic, 8 Cormorants flying together appeared to be Double-crested. 29 people, 6 dogs, 2 people picking up recycling.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 29. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 8. Sitting: 2. Kayaking: 2. Fishing: 17. Two people picking up recycling.
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Apparent violations: Burned driftwood, and many cigarette butts near South Jetty..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10. RVs/Buses parking: 35.
Notable Wildlife
8 Western Gulls, 2 Cormorants on sea rocks possibly Pelagic, 8 Cormorants flying together appeared to be Double-crested.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Harbor Seal, dead north of Beachfront Inn.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam.
South Jetty Sport Haven Beach looking south.
South Jetty Sport Haven Beach looking south.
Close to Gull Rocks Sport Haven Beach looking north.
Close to Gull Rocks Sport Haven Beach looking north .85 mile from south jetty, cannot access any further south due to cliffs.
Dead adult male Sea lion.25 mile south of Beachfront Inn, west of Bathiany Ln.
Dead adult male Sea lion.25 mile south of Beachfront Inn, west of Bathiany Ln.
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