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MILE 40 on 8/12/12   -   AZBEACH LOCATION Curry  •  North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach CONDITIONS Sunday 1:30 PM  •  Sunny  •  60° F  •  Wind: Calm/Light from the N  •  Tide: 3.8 ft HUMANS People: 11  •  Dogs: 0 ACTIVITIES Walking/running: 2  •  Playing in surf: 3  •  Fishing: 1  •  5 picnicking CONCERNS DISTURBANCES VEHICLES Cars/Trucks parking: 6  •  RVs/Buses parking: 1 ACTIV.COMMENTS Enjoying the dog-days of summer on a beautiful beach. All activities at north end of mile. We typically see no one en route on our journey south. NOTABLE WILDLIFE Adult BLOY pair giving "warning" chips. We saw no evidence of juvenile BLOY, newly fledged or otherwise. 4 domestic goats - females (2 with collar and tag) DEAD BIRDS Total: 2  •  Species/names: 1 WEGU - immature 1 COMU - adult STRANDED FISH & INVERTS DRIFTLINE Animal casings  •  Small rocks very little driftline content NEW DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATIONS NATURAL CHANGES Evidence of wave overtopping Vegetation areas now covered in sand; sparse Verbena which has been plentiful on other visits. COMMENTS SUMMARY A mile of discovery and intrigue -- this time, domestic goats! Despite dog-days of summer being enjoyed by humans engaged in pleasurable activities, no dogs! Minimal debris, both marine and land-based. OBSERVER azbeach EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 8/20/12 3:41 AM PHOTOS 1 We thought they were wild . . . Description: 4 female domestic goats, two with collar and tag. Imagine our excitement in thinking they were wild! Location: south end of mile, past Pigeon Pt. Date: 08/12/2012 2 Open range? Description: Grazing goats . . . Date: 08/12/2012 3 Open range? Description: Grazing goats . . . Date: 08/12/2012 4 Mussel Creek Description: Not a challenge to cross. The south-headed creek ends in the sand, before reaching the sea. Location: north end of mile Date: 08/12/2012 5 What's not to like? Description: Another beautiful day at Mile 40 Date: 08/12/2012 PRINTER-FRIENDLY ©2013 Oregon Shores •  CONTACT US