Mile 40 Report
North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
June 22, 2015
Seasonal sands have arrived, making this mile very accessible.
Report Details
Seasonal sands have arrived, making this mile very accessible. No problem to walk the entire mile without bouldering or going overland. Lots of footprints, minimal debris, land or marine-based.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 2.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Peregrine falcon, Turkey vulture, Barn swallows, Black oystercatchers
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. immature WEGU
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks.
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North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
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North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
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