Mile 40 Report
North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
November 16, 2014
Mussel Creek continues to flow south to north, and then west to join the ocean.
Report Details
Mussel Creek continues to flow south to north, and then west to join the ocean. The water volume is lower and sand mounds interrupt the usually free-flowing waters.From observation, the BLOY population appears stable in this area with 6 juveniles interacting with 2 attendant adults.
Conditions
Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 6. Sitting: 2. People enjoying this glorious day on the Oregon coast.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
10 BLOY - 6 confirmed juveniles, 2 confirmed adults; Red-tailed hawk, Meadowlark
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks.
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping. sand delivered to cover rocky areas
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