It’s been awhile since I posted a puffin. In fact, it’s been a while since I’ve seen one. This photo was taken on my first trip to Machias Seal Island — off the coast of Maine — back in 2008. Not sure what that little eel-like thing in its beak is, but it was nesting season and all the Atlantic puffins were busy flying back and forth from sea to nest, bringing meals to their young. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 200, f/4 at 1/1000th of a second.
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It’s been awhile since I posted a puffin. In fact, it’s been a while since I’ve seen one. This photo was taken on my first trip to Machias Seal Island — off the coast of Maine — back in 2008. Not sure what that little eel-like thing in its beak is, but it was nesting season and all the Atlantic puffins were busy flying back and forth from sea to nest, bringing meals to their young. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 200, f/4 at 1/1000th of a second.
Why are animals always going out for food and never cooking what they have in their nests?
To be fair, the nests were all hidden so who knows if they were equipped with proper cooking utensils.
Great image, Sean! I love this photo!