The Dunlin is a widespread and handsome sandpiper that raises its young in the expansive wetlands of northern Alaska. This vast wilderness isn't just a stunning landscape—it's the breeding grounds for almost 8 million waterbirds and is vital to other migratory species and Indigenous communities. Recent actions by the Department of Interior have highlighted the importance of this region by proposing to protect 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve. By safeguarding America's Arctic, w

Several of our tufted puffins are now transitioning into their winter plumage! During this season, their vibrant orange beaks and webbed feet gradually lose their brilliance, their white faces transform into shades of gray, and their once long yellow tufts gently fade away. 🧡 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium