Puffin Tufted (Fratercula cirrhata) adult – Kak, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, USA

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Puffin Tufted (Fratercula cirrhata) adult – Kak, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, USA

As our vessel progressed the birds in front soon took off or dived below the waves. The Tufted Puffin needed a long “runway” to get airborne!

  • Species:Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata)
  • Bird Type:Adult taking off
  • FamilyAuks (Alcidae)
  • Date Taken20250812
  • Location:Kak
  • Area:Aleutian Islands, Alaska
  • Country:USA
  • Region:North America
Photo File Ref: BNA26204ac Puffin Tufted 2 Kak, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, USA Aug25 PH850_5117
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