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The season is definitely winding down with only 33 people and 11 dogs. 8 beached birds including a barred owl and 3 rhinoceros auklets. There were many large translucent moon jellies at the tide line.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 33. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 15. Playing in sand: 10. Sitting: 7.

Notable Wildlife

many large moon jellies (Aurelia aurita)

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 8. Unusual finds were 1 barred owl and 3 rhinoceros auklets. Rhinoceros auklets are seagoing birds that have been washing up on the beaches of Oregon and Washington this year in record numbers...researchers are not sure why. The 'rhinoceros' part of their name comes from the prominent bump on the bill that develops during mating season. Additional beached bird finds were 3 common murres and a large immature gull.

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November 22, 2023

A mild and pleasant day on Manzanita’s expansive beach. Photo 1: Runners are backlit by hazy sunshine that accents the shimmering highlights of the wet sand and low waves. Photo 2: This lion’s mane jelly measured 7” across and washed up on the beach without its tentacles but otherwise intact. Photo 3: A tiny uncarved pumpkin at water’s edge brings recent Halloween decorations to mind.

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August 4, 2023

Summer in Manzanita was in full swing.

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April 24, 2023

I had the beach practically to myself on this mild day in April with the exception of a family building an elaborate teepee from driftwood.

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January 26, 2023

Only 6 people and 1 dog noted.

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September 26, 2022

33 people and 10 dogs were enjoying the beach on this early fall day in Manzanita.

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August 14, 2022

After many months without any dead birds on Manzanita's beach, 13 dead birds were found.

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April 25, 2022

The weather was divine on this spring day with 60 degrees, calm winds and abundant sunshine.

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January 24, 2022

33 people and 4 dogs noted on a calm day in mid-January.

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