Seabird Science Hike

Earlier seabird-oriented hike to Devil's Cauldron.

A family friendly hike with a focus on seabirds is being co-hosted by the Friends of Cape Marine Reserve and the Audubon Society of Portland on Friday, Aug. 3, beginning at 10 a.m.. The public is invited to join an easy hike of approximately two miles down to Devil's Cauldron, Audubon's seabird monitoring site, to view the remaining nesting cormorants. The hike will continue on through a costal meadow and various forest environments before heading back to our starting location.  It will end at about noon.

Oswald West State Park is the gateway to the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Together these areas create a corridor of conservation stretching from the land out three miles into the sea (which is to say, Oregon’s territorial sea limit). Along this dynamic coastal edge, a story emerges shedding light on the interconnection between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. This hike will investigate this area, focusing on the recent community effort to monitor nesting seabirds at the marine reserve (and at other marine reserves as well).

This event is part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. Explore Nature events are hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, and are meaningful nature-based experiences that highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. Learn more at www.explorenaturetillamookCoast.com.

While the hike is free, it is necessary to register for the free event ahead of time register here.

For additional information, contact capefalconmr@gmail.com or call (541) 231-8041.