FAREWELL, CLOWNS OF THE SEA — SEE YOU NEXT SPRING!
It’s time to wave goodbye to the puffins of Lundey! From now on, our GG2 Big Whale Safari and Puffins tour will skip our puffin stop and spend more time with the ocean’s gentle giants — the whales.
Puffins are true ocean wanderers, spending most of the year far out at sea. They only come to land for one very special reason: nesting season, which starts in early April. Over the past few months, we’ve had the joy of watching them waddle, dive, and tend to their little pufflings on Puffin Island.
But all good things must come to an end. Around mid to late August, once the young pufflings have learned to fly, the puffins head back to their ocean playground. And that’s exactly what’s happening now.
We’ll miss their colorful beaks and comical moves, but their departure is a good sign — it means nesting season went well! You might still spot a few floating on the waters of Skjálfandi Bay until the end of the month, so keep your eyes peeled as we set sail for whale-watching adventures.
Safe travels, little puffins. Until we meet again next spring!
Photo Credit: Sarah Arndt (Captain / Head Guide)