The West Coast is on fire. Endangered species’ habitats are facing ruin. We have turned to the Greek alphabet to name new tropical storms and hurricanes. It is not a time for the faint of heart when it comes to perusing news about nature.
Some days, then, it feels increasingly important to acknowledge the beauty and whimsy in the world, for it is a good reminder as to why we push forward through it all. And lately, puffins keep capturing my attention, thanks to one online source that provides a glimpse into the world beyond headlines of despair (though you will certainly see photos of California on fire). I have been so happy to stumble upon a number of puffin photos this month that I decided I needed to post about The Naturalist’s Notebook.
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