16 September 2010

Puffins and Razorbills!

I thought that today I'd feature some images from a trip I took out to Machias Seal Island, ME to visit the Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) and Razorbilll (Alca torda) breeding colonies.  Machias Seal Island is an amazing place and I highly recommend booking a trip out to the island if you have the chance.  They have long-standing blinds set up near the breeding colonies which allow you sit feet away from puffins and razorbills above their burrows without disturbing them.  I can't describe to you what a magical experience it is to photograph and observe these birds at close range.  I had the biggest smile plastered to my face for the entire boat ride back to the mainland.  Enjoy!









5 comments:

  1. Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen16 September, 2010 08:15

    Delightful!!!!!!!

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  2. Elijah, sounds like a magnificent adventure. Your photos are outstanding! The beautiful puffins are so very appealing. Love the image of the razorbill parent feeding its young. Priceless!

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  3. Wonderful shots!! This is going to be my next trip!

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  4. HI Eli
    Great shots! Would love to shoot around the ocean again.

    Uncle Ray

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  5. Great birds, great photos. And thanks for the info, that the people observing are in hides - makes it easier to enjoy!

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