Based on 1,350 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alaska, Tufted Puffin is most often recorded in August; in Alaska it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #15 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Fratercula cirrhata
Tufted Puffin in Alaska by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Alaska in August
Bald Eagle
Black-legged Kittiwake
Black-billed Magpie
Glaucous-winged Gull
Short-billed Gull
Common Raven
Common Murre
Sandhill Crane
Places to look in Alaska
National Wildlife RefugeArctic National Wildlife Refuge
National ForestTongass National Forest
State ParkChugach State Park
National ForestChugach National Forest
Botanical GardenAlaska Botanical Garden
State ParkDenali State Park
FAQ
When does Tufted Puffin appear in Alaska?
Mainly June–August, with the most records in August.
How common is Tufted Puffin in Alaska?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Alaska (1,350 records in our sample).