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Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) adult, breeding plumage, with squid and fish in beak, standing on rock
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Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) adult, breeding plumage, with squid and fish in beak, standing on rock
Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) adult, breeding plumage, with squid and fish in beak, standing on rock, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. May
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© FLPA/Desmond Dugan
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Talk about a mouthful! This Tufted Puffin is the ultimate multitasker, showing off its impressive fishing skills while striking a pose on a rocky stage. With its vibrant breeding plumage on full display, this Alaskan beauty knows how to make a statement. Perched on Buldir Island in the Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge serves as the perfect backdrop for this snapshot. The rugged coastal scenery and abundant marine life provide an ideal playground for these charismatic seabirds. In this remarkable shot captured by FLPA/Desmond Dugan, our puffin friend proudly holds not just one but both a squid and fish in its beak. Talk about being efficient! It's like witnessing a master chef juggling multiple ingredients at once. As spring rolls around, these puffins gather along the North American coastlines to feast on their favorite delicacies from the Bering Sea. Their keen eyesight allows them to spot prey underwater before diving down with incredible speed and precision. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed by your own daily tasks, take inspiration from this tufted wonder. Remember that even amidst chaos, it's possible to find balance and enjoy some good seafood too!
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