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| Samoa Dunes Recreation Area - Site # 183 | |||
| Background: | This wave- and wind-scoured coastal strand buffered by dunes is rich in marine wildlife. Between fall and spring watch the beach for groups of semiplmated plovers, willets (winter), and whibrels (spring). Double-crested cormorants fishing the bay are joined by scaups, bulleheads, common loons, and red-ghroated loons in fall or winter. The ocean-bay channel offers summer views of common murres and pigeon guillemots. Look beyond the waves for Brandt's cormorants and brown pelicans. Rainwater collects among the dunes, creating mini-wetlands favored by great blue herons and ducks. Beach pines shelter winering red crossbilss. Northern harriers roost in willow thickets that are home to song and savannah sparrows; during summer look here for Wilson's and yellow warblers. | ||
| The Habitat: | Habitat types include the beach strand (20%), foredunes (25%), dune mat (25%), woody hollows (5%), and herbaceous hollows (5%). | ||
| The Experience: | During the summer, hundreds of brown pelicans can be observed on pilings and near the jetty. The variety of shorebirds is outstanding. The jetty area attracts numerous marine mammals. | ||
| Wildlife and Where to Find It: | The Wetlands Hiking Trail is on level ground (sand) and easy to hike (one mile). Walking on the waveslope and dunes is also easy. | ||
| Viewing Tips: | Excellent year-round viewing. Bring binoculars. Universally accessible scenic overlook available. POPULAR OFF-ROAD VEHICLE AREA; BE CAUTIOUS IN OPEN RIDING AREAS. | ||
| Site Notes: | The variety of shorebirds and the abundance of pelicans during the summer provide an outstanding viewing experience. Whales, seals, and sea lions are often seen during the spring and summer. | ||
| Nearby Viewing Sites: | Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area South Spit Management Area | ||
| Visitor Information: | Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce - - http://www.eurekachamber.com/home.cfm | ||
| Viewing Site Hours of Operation are: | |||
| Staff On-site: | Yes | ||
| Open: | Everday | ||
| Hours: | Gate closes one hour after sunset and opens one ho | ||
| Year Round: | Yes | ||
| Road Information: |  Paved. | ||
| Roads available year-round. | |||
| Road Hazards: No | |||
 Number of Parking Spaces: 50 | |||
| Parking Fee: No | |||
| Proximity to viewing area: | |||
 Pull-Through Parking: Yes | |||
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| How to Get There: | Located six miles southwest of Eureka at the north end of the Samoa Peninsula. In Eureka, turn onto Highway 255 (Samoa Bridge), head west to junction with New Navy Base Road, turn left onto New Navy Base Road and drive five miles to Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Managing Agency: | Bureau of Land Management | ||
| Agency Site URL: | www.ca.blm.gov/arcata | ||
| Physical Address: | 1695 Heindon Road Arcata, CA 95521 |
Agency 2: | 1695 Heindon Road Arcata, CA 95521 |
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| Site Phone: | (707) 825-2300 | ||
| County: | Humbolt | ||
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