At Haystack Rock in Oregon, one visitor was responsible for harassing various nesting birds with a laser pointer, resulting in the loss of two chicks. The incident, classified as a form of wildlife ...

Seabirds at one of Oregon's most iconic spots have had a difficult year raising their chicks. Disturbing human behavior has only added to their struggles. Seabirds at Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock in ...

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Cannon Beach sits on Oregon’s northern coast, offering one of the most iconic shorelines in the Pacific Northwest. Its wide, sandy beach stretches for miles, framed by dramatic cliffs and sea stacks.