32: Atlantic Puffins: The Incredible Seabird That Made a Comeback 🐧 - John's Favorite Puffin

Puffins are some of the most recognizable and beloved seabirds in the world—and this week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we’re diving into the incredible story of the Common (Atlantic) Puffin.These colorful seabirds were once in serious decline along the east coast of North America, but thanks in large part to conservation efforts led by Stephen Kress of the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Atlantic Puffins have made an inspiring comeback in parts of their historic range.In this episode, Field Museum ornithologists John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ Pole and Amanda Marquart to explore puffin behavior, nesting habits, conservation success stories, and what makes these birds so fascinating to birders and wildlife lovers alike.We also discuss why puffins are such unique seabirds, how they survive in harsh ocean environments, and why their bright appearance has made them one of the most iconic birds in the world.This episode was inspired by a listener request—and there was so much to talk about that we recorded TWO puffin episodes back-to-back, leading directly into our next episode on Tufted Puffins.If you love birding, birdwatching, seabirds, puffins, wildlife conservation, ornithology, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky