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Atlantic puffin

Fratercula artica

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

There is another hot spot in Shetland Islands to see puffins: Sunburgh Head in Lerwick. This place was even prettier because of the mantle of sea pinks surrounding the puffin burrows in the cliff.

Reference Links:

The RSPB: Sumburgh Head

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Comments (7)
The MnMs
Thanks for the nice comments.... :-)
Jacob Gorneau
Spectacular series of a spectacular bird! I love it! Fantastic profile picture too, Marta!
The MnMs
Thanks Madalena! I also like yours :-)

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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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