Mile 40 Report
North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
January 25, 2014
The mouth of Mussel Creek has moved south, with the creek running north, meandering, and then west to the sea.
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The mouth of Mussel Creek has moved south, with the creek running north, meandering, and then west to the sea.Except for the 3 curious, cautious sheep, minimal animal life. Another beautiful day!
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Playing in surf: 3. Sitting: 3. Enjoying a balmy winter day on the Oregon Coast.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
3 sheep (now feral?), 3 BLOY, 16 CA Quail
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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