Puffins in Scotland in August
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Puffins in Scotland in August
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Has anyone had luck seeing Puffins in August and if so, where?
From some online dabbling it looks like summer is the only time to see them.
The Firth of Forth apparently is a decent place to look. The other locations look beautiful but I might only have two days after Edinburgh and it might be a bit far to drive. We will see.
thank you for any thoughts.
Has anyone had luck seeing Puffins in August and if so, where?
From some online dabbling it looks like summer is the only time to see them.
The Firth of Forth apparently is a decent place to look. The other locations look beautiful but I might only have two days after Edinburgh and it might be a bit far to drive. We will see.
thank you for any thoughts.
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Isle of May - absolutely. The best of the season runs from about April to mid-August. Boats from Anstruther harbor.
The Isle of May is a fabulous day trip -- you get about 2.5 or 3 hours on the island. Lots of other sea birds, three light houses, etc.
Plus in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries museum just across from where you catch the boats is really fascinating.
The Isle of May is a fabulous day trip -- you get about 2.5 or 3 hours on the island. Lots of other sea birds, three light houses, etc.
Plus in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries museum just across from where you catch the boats is really fascinating.
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Thank you Janis and Bilboburgler
I contacted the Seabird Centre and they enlisted the advice of another birding center - apparently this year the breeding season has been later which gives me a good chance to see them! And then the rep told me she'd leave me a complimentary boat ticket for when I arrive.
Sweet!
I contacted the Seabird Centre and they enlisted the advice of another birding center - apparently this year the breeding season has been later which gives me a good chance to see them! And then the rep told me she'd leave me a complimentary boat ticket for when I arrive.
Sweet!