Tag Archives: seabirds

Seasonal Changes in Glacier Bay and Beyond- Focus on May

May is a special time in the bay for watching wildlife and birding. Flocks of birds either migrating to the arctic or to their nesting grounds here are still coming through or settling in to their nesting in the bay. … Continue reading

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Flight of the Tufted Puffin

Tufted Puffins are active at their nest colonies during the day and can often be seen sitting on rocks in an upright posture. Once airborne, they fly well but they need a running start to take flight. They dive and … Continue reading

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