The puffins of Haystack Rock | Oregon Field Guide

For decades, bird lovers have traveled from all over the country to Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock, because it's one of the last places they can see the iconic tufted puffins in the lower 48.
But the bird's population has plummeted in recent years, and now scientists and puffin lovers alike are scrambling to figure out what's going on and to make sure the seabirds stay a seaside staple for years to come.

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It also nests along the entire Oregon coast where soil-covered islands are present. It also nests on headlands such as Cape Mears, Cape Lookout, Cape Foulweather, and Yaquina Head. Major nesting concentration is in the north of the state, with two-thirds of nesting birds at Three Arch Rocks.

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Sea Ducks

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Hippos of the sea .. pirate's pets .
Save the puffins buy muffins.

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Keep dogs OFF beaches!