Mile 40 Report
North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
December 19, 2015
The mile could not be accessed from Arizona Beach -- Mussel Creek was impassable; the southern access from Frankport site was flooded, we parked in the area south of that.
Report Details
The mile could not be accessed from Arizona Beach -- Mussel Creek was impassable; the southern access from Frankport site was flooded, we parked in the area south of that. Because of high seas with big surges, only a small portion of the south end of the mile could be accessed. "Every picture tells a story, don't it?"
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 5. 3 dogs off-leash chasing Black oystercatcher.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
14 Black oystercatchers--adults and juveniles; 2 Red-tailed hawks, Black phoebe
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Cormorant -- too disposed to determine variety
Driftline Content
Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
December has been a month of high, wild winds and torrential rains.
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