OF NEST DUTY AND SNACK RUNS
As spring gives way to early summer in the North Atlantic, a remarkable event is quietly unfolding on Puffin Island:
Our beloved puffins, known for their colourful beaks and comical waddles, have officially clocked in for their most important job of the year—egg-sitting! Each puffin couple lays ONE (yes, just one!) egg and then takes turns babysitting like the responsible seabirds they are.
They nest in cozy, self-built burrows, safe from nosy neighbours and seagull drama.
Meanwhile, mom and dad are taking turns between nest duty and snack runs from the ocean.
Puffin eggs are surprisingly large for the bird’s size and are pear-shaped to help prevent them from rolling out of the burrow or off the slopes!
Soon, a puffling will hatch. Then, the co-parenting parents rotate between guarding the young and heading out at sea, securing a 24/7 fish delivery for their offspring.
But for now, it’s all about naps, snacks, and protecting the egg like it's the last cookie on Earth.
Text & Photos: Sarah Arndt (captain / guide)
