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Atlantic puffin

Fratercula artica

Photo by The MnMs
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Description:

I have the impression that puffins are quite familiarized with people in Sunburgh Head for they have no problem on perching a few meters away from you, which makes a nice occasion for close-ups.

Reference Links:

The RSPB: Sumburgh Head: Star species

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Comments (24)
Liana
Stunning shots! I can't wait to see one for real myself :D
remco.douma
Still looking forward to seeing a puffin in real life myself. Lovely bird and pics!
CindyBinghamKeiser
Oh my goodness, what a cutie! Puffins of all species are just adorable. Great series, Marta!
YukoChartraw
Your puffin collection is just fantastic! The red/orange color is amazing!
The MnMs
thanks Adarsha! I am sooo happy i could see them in the wild! it was one of my must-see/must-do list :-)
Adarsha B S
Wow! this looks so pretty! Could be a showcase material :P
The MnMs
Thanks Frederic! I find them so pretty that I may have easily 1K pictures but I just chose a few of the best to show here in Noah :-)
The MnMs
Thanks for the nice comment, WildlifeLover :-)
The MnMs
Thanks Mark! is not too hard in this place..they are all over and quite close :-)
The MnMs
they are so cute Mona! is a once in a lifetime must-see animal :-)
Mona Pirih
So cute... I love Puffin so much.. :)

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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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