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Jul 29, 2019 · The largest colony of puffins in Newfoundland — actually, anywhere in the western Atlantic — is in Witless Bay, south of St. John’s. But to see them there, you’ll have to get on a boat. And boy, do I remember the last time I went puffin watching on a boat.
The Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is home to North America’s largest colony of Atlantic Puffins and the world’s second largest colony of the Leach’s Storm-Petrel, with both having a sum of over 600,000 mating pairs.
Oct 1, 2023 · With more than 300,000 nesting pairs breeding at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, the Atlantic puffin population is robust overall, said Wilhelm. Because they live well into their 20s,...
The reserve contains North America’s largest Atlantic Puffin colony. More than 260,000 pairs of the province’s official bird nest here during the late spring and summer.
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. 📍 Map | 🚗 Driving Distance from St. Johns: 30 mins, 35km | 👉 Best Witless Bay Puffin tour. Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is 35km south of St. John’s on the Irish Loop Drive. It comprises four islands adjacent to the port community of the same name.
Jul 24, 2024 · Puffins, like many seabirds, are long-lived, averaging 30+ years. The oldest recorded puffin was banded as a chick and lived to 41 years old. It’s thought they may live longer, but it’s only recently that bands can last 40+ years to keep track of them.
Aug 10, 2021 · The Puffin & Petrel Patrol is back for its 17th year rescuing birds in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve and the surrounding communities. Although tourism has not yet reached pre-pandemic...
