‘Tis the Season For Superb Seabirds

Birdy lessons and holiday crafts for the whole family | [National Audubon Society]( Nestling Edition | December 2020 [Illustration of two puffins.]( [‘Tis the Season for Superb Seabirds]( Masters of the sea and sky, you can find seabirds soaring and diving practically anywhere there is open water. This group of adaptable birds includes pelicans, puffins, and the always loveable penguin. Seabirds come equipped with all kinds of special features like waterproof feathers, organs that make it possible for them to drink saltwater, and extra layers of fat to insulate them against the bitter cold of the Arctic and Antarctic waters. Learn more about these magical marine birds in this month’s lesson, [Seabirds: Feathered Ocean Travelers]( [Completed puffy puffling craft project.]( [How to Make Puffy Puffling Decorations]( Did you know baby puffins are called pufflings? Adorable, right? Well, you can deck your halls with these fuzzy friends using only a few simple supplies you probably already have at home. [Give it a try]( [Cookies decorated like realistic birds.]( [Seabird Sweets That Are Good Enough to Eat]( The holidays simply aren’t complete without sweets. And cookies can be baked and decorated in any shape and style—like your new favorite seabird! Give your holiday cookies an Audubon twist with this birdy baking guide. [Read more]( [Audubon® Gifts for Every Bird-Lover]( Season’s tweetings! Holidays are fast approaching, but not to worry. From bird-friendly coffee and family-friendly puzzles to DIY children’s books and nifty new bird feeders—Audubon® products offer something for everyone. Cross holiday shopping off your list by visiting [audubon.org/marketplace]( From top, illustration: Alex Tomlinson/Audubon. Photos: Courtesy of “Seabird Sue” Schubel; Sarah MacLean; Luke Franke/Audubon CONNECT WITH US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [DONATE]( [ADVOCATE]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) | [audubon.org]( © 2020 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](