We've had sustained winds between 25-30mph since yesterday
afternoon with gusts to 50mph. Pretty heavy rain as well.

Michelle and I took a very quick trip to the SJCR. Conditions
were such that we did not get out of the car. A single RED
PHALAROPE was all we could find.

There are large concentrations of gulls at Hammond Boat Basin
and the pastures on Youngs Bay.

I drove to Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park in rain, though
the wind hadn't yet come. I found only WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS
and a few PELAGIC CORMORANTS.

--
Mike Patterson When I despair, I remember
Astoria, OR that all through history
celata at pacifier.com the way of truth and love have always won.
There have been tyrants, and murderers,
and for a time they can seem invincible,
but in the end they always fall.
Think of it...always.
- Mahatma Gandhi

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