Mile 316 Report
Ecola Point, Bald Point
May 22, 2021
A visitor was waaayyy out on the rocks at Ecola Point, disturbing nesting seabirds.
Report Details
A visitor was waaayyy out on the rocks at Ecola Point, disturbing nesting seabirds. Quite a few people walking, tidepooling and playing on the beach. Five eagles, lots of harlequin ducks and cormorants, a few pelicans, two black oystercatcher pairs (one is nesting). Some huge sea stars in this area.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.
Human Activities
At least 40 people at Ecola Point, including families playing on the beach and visitors tidepooling and walking. Interacted with six of them, discussing nests, wildlife, and tide pools.
Concerns
Apparent violations: A tourist climbing rocks by seabird nests, quite a ways out on Ecola Point, disturbing nests..
Actions & Comments
Deb Atiyeh and I spoke at the Parks meeting on Thursday, May 20, requesting more consistent signage for Mile 314, 315, 316, and 317, primarily related to "No climbing on rocks and disturbing seabird colonies", "No drones or kites near rocks", and "Dogs on leash/dog restraint". Visitors entering from Les Shirley Park or Chapman Point, or hiking to Crescent Beach from Ecola Road have no signage to inform them of these regulations. Don't know the outcome of that meeting.
tabeag
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tabeag