🐧 Puffin Day (April 14): Honoring the Clowns of the Sea
Every year on April 14 , we celebrate Puffin Day —a day dedicated to one of the most endearing and iconic seabirds in the world. With their colorful beaks, expressive faces, and comical waddles, puffins have earned nicknames like “clowns of the sea” and “sea parrots.” But behind their quirky charm lies a serious mission: conservation and awareness of the challenges puffins face in the wild. Let’s take a deeper dive into why Puffin Day matters and how you can be part of the celebration. 📅 What is Puffin Day? Puffin Day , observed annually on April 14 , is a day to: Celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of puffins. Raise awareness about the threats they face. Support global conservation efforts to protect their dwindling populations. It's a day for bird lovers, conservationists, educators, and curious minds of all ages to learn, share, and act. 🐤 Meet the Puffins Puffins are seabirds in the auk family , known for their distinct appearance and fascinating behavior...