Iceland has some of the largest Arctic Puffin colonies in the world. Have you seen these colourful birds up close? | Guide to Iceland

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Throwing baby puffins off of a cliff is not as bad as it sounds. From late August to September, many people in Iceland search for pufflings to launch into the sea. Though it may sound harsh, it has become a practice that is vital to the survival of the species. Before, puffins were able to instinctively find the water by following the moon but now light pollution from many Icelandic towns have caused the babies to get lost and wander away from their colonies. As a result, people in nearby towns

The puffins are preparing to depart👋🏻🐧🌊As the Icelandic summer comes to an end, these charming seabirds are preparing for their upcoming journey. Puffins arrive in Iceland from late April to early May to breed in coastal areas and on cliffs throughout the country. They start to leave around August to September. During the winter months, puffins typically spend most of their time out at sea, far away from Iceland. They are not gone quite yet so don’t miss your chance to see these adorable cre

On a remote Icelandic island, teens rescue young puffins who’ve lost their way while pondering their own uncertain futures. 🐧 Spiritual Ecology: Emergence Magazine. Watch here: https://aeon.co/videos/the-unique-fellowship-between-teens-and-young-puffins-on-a-remote-icelandic-island | Aeon

Do YOU have puffin-spotting on your must-visit list? 🙋‍♀️ Here are 6 locations in Scotland to get up close to some of our colourful wee residents! 🧡 📍 Sumburgh Head, Promote Shetland 📷 Instagram.com/jujuwildlife 📍 Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Wild About Argyll 📷 Instagram.com/turus_mara 📍 Handa Island, Sutherland 📷 Instagram.com/seanruddy 📍 Bullers of Buchan, VisitAberdeenshire 📷 Instagram.com/jheasman_photography 📍 Isle of May, Welcome to Fife 📷 Instagram.com/klh__photography 📍 Brough o