Cannon Beach’s Haystack Rock is renowned not just for its natural beauty, but also because it's the only spot in the contiguous U.S. to see the iconic seabird the tufted puffin from shore.
The bird's population has plummeted in recent years, and scientists and puffin lovers alike are scrambling to figure out what's going on and to make sure the seabirds stay a seaside staple for years to come. This story first aired in March 2021.
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