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Dowitcher

Dowitcher searching for seafood along the coast of Stratton Island. Photo Courtesy of Janine Parziale

Did You Know?

The hook at the tip of the bald eagle’s beak is used for tearing. Behind the hook, the upper mandible has an edge sharp enough to slice tough skin; it overlaps the lower mandible, creating a scissoring effect. The bald eagle’s beak and talons are made of keratin, and grow continuously in the same way

Dapper Puff

With such a bright contrast against the green grass, this Atlantic Puffin looks very clean cut and dapper. Photo Courtesy Of: underthevastblueseas: Puffin