Report Details

The beach was very clean and tranquil today. Since last month, the section of Sutton Creek between the riprap and the ocean has shifted approximately 200 yards north. In the area just above the delta, the creek depth was 10-12 inches today. Four birds which appeared to be snowy plover were observed in a small area above the high water line. The beach was remarkably free of litter and marine vegetation.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. vehicle tracks on beach on mile 172 and 173 up to Sutton Creek

Notable Wildlife

some seagulls in creek delta area, 1 dead crab on beach, four snowy plovers near north end of mile 173, just above high water line

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. 1 plastic bottle; otherwise quite clean

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Landslides/major boulder falls. where creek parallels dunes, dead trees falling from dune

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Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

October 5, 2017

Hundreds of resting gulls, 8 humans 12 dogs-No humans encountered beyond the north of the creek mouth.

Ariana172

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Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

November 16, 2012

It has been a couple of months since I have had time to visit my mile.

cheshire

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Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

July 29, 2012

This is the first chance that I have had to walk this mile in several weeks.

cheshire

Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

June 24, 2012

Walked miles 172-174 from south to north, then cut across the dunes inland and followed Sutton Creek back out to the ocean.

cheshire

Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

June 7, 2012

The beach itself is cleaner than it has been, but there is quite a bit of debris that has blown into the dunes and into the area between the dunes and the brush on the north and west sides of Sutton Creek.

cheshire

Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

May 10, 2012

Went back to Baker Beach, walking miles 172-176.

cheshire

Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

May 8, 2012

I was able to cross the creek and check out the part of miles 173-174 North of Sutton Creek for the first time this year.

cheshire

Mile 173

South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach

April 23, 2012

Sutton Creek continues to migrate north, and the mouth of the creek has widened considerably.

cheshire