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There were only 24 people walking, 1 bicyclist and 6 dogs on the beach. This is notably far fewer than usual due to covid-19 bans on lodging/accomodations and restrictions on oceanside parking (now blocked with gravel berms) and associated beach access. Nothing at all in the driftline. However an unusual beached bird find was a Black-Legged Kittiwake tagged with COASST (Coastal Observation Seabird and Survey Team) zipties on the right wing. This species is distinguished by relatively small black feet and solid black wingtips and joins gulls and terns in the Larid family of birds.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 22. Other Activities: Bicycling: 1. Far fewer people and dogs due to restrictions on parking and beach access re/the covid 19 pandemic. Oceanside parking areas in Manzanita are blocked with gravel berms and signs stating "No Parking/No Access".

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 10. 3 birds with COASST zip ties: brown-blue-orange # 752: Northern Fulmar/ brown-blue-yellow # 753: Northern Fulmar/ brown-blue-green # 754: Black Legged Kittiwake (an unusual bird on this beach) Other beached birds included more Northern Fulmars and a Herring Gull.

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South end Manzanita Beach

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South end Manzanita Beach

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South end Manzanita Beach

April 24, 2023

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South end Manzanita Beach

January 26, 2023

Only 6 people and 1 dog noted.

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South end Manzanita Beach

September 26, 2022

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