he #hornedpuffin (Fratercula corniculata) is an auk found in the North Pacific Ocean, including the coasts of Alaska, Siberia and British Columbia. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. It nests in colonies, often with other auks.

A horned puffin flying away from a rocky island in Alaska, with what appears to be nesting material in its mouth. Another puffin in the background. See more here: https://joan-carroll.pixels.com/featured/puffin-flying-away-from-home-joan-carroll.html

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Puffin Flying Away From Home by Joan Carroll

Puffin Flying Away From Home by Joan Carroll

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Horned Puffin Takes Off For Flight 2 Alaska by Joan Carroll

Horned Puffin Takes Off For Flight 2 Alaska by Joan Carroll

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Two Puffins on a Rock Alaska by Joan Carroll

Two Puffins on a Rock Alaska Photograph by Joan Carroll

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I don't think this horned puffin in Alaska ever read the story of the three little pigs. Building a house of sticks wasn't a good strategy for the pigs but maybe it works better for puffins! See more here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/puffiin-flying-with-nesting-material-joan-carroll.html?newartwork=true #puffin #flying #hornedpuffin #alaska #bird #birdphotography #takeoff #cookinlet #naturephotography #nature #travel #travelphotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #TheArtDistrict #giftideas @joancarroll
Puffiin Flying With Nesting Material by Joan Carroll

Puffiin Flying With Nesting Material Photograph by Joan Carroll

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