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: any of several seabirds (genus Fratercula) of the northern hemisphere having a short neck and a deep grooved parti-colored laterally compressed bill
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If time in Homer allows, book a Kachemak Bay wildlife cruise to spot sea otters, seals, whales, and puffins before jetting back to Anchorage.
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Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
The largest populations of puffins are in Iceland, which is home to more than half of the world's Atlantic puffins.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home.
Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Head to Witless Bay, a breathtaking reserve that boasts North America’s largest Atlantic puffin colony, and go on unforgettable whale watching and puffin tours.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
The largest populations of puffins are in Iceland, which is home to more than half of the world's Atlantic puffins.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home.
Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Head to Witless Bay, a breathtaking reserve that boasts North America’s largest Atlantic puffin colony, and go on unforgettable whale watching and puffin tours.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Puffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puffin. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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puffin
noun
puf·fin
ˈpəf-ən 
: any of several seabirds that are related to the auks and have a short thick neck and a deep grooved bill marked with different colors
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