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We journeyed 17 miles by paddle to visit puffins on a Maine island


In an incredible conservation success story, Atlantic puffins have returned to Eastern Egg Rock in Maine after a nearly century-long absence. The effort to bring these colorful seabirds back to the barren atoll began in 1973, led by Stephen Kress and his team in Project Puffin. By relocating chicks from a colony in Newfoundland and raising them on Eastern Egg Rock, the team instilled an instinctive desire to return to breed. After 12 years of dedication, puffin pairs finally returned to the rock, and today around 150 pairs raise their chicks there each year.

The author of the article, a sea kayaker who has been visiting Eastern Egg Rock for over 20 years, organizes annual kayak trips to see the puffins. Despite unpredictable weather conditions, the joy of witnessing the puffins in their natural habitat is always worth the effort. On a recent trip, six kayakers successfully navigated the open waters to reach the rock and were greeted by a magical world of puffins swimming and flying around them.

With only a short window of time each year to see the puffins on Eastern Egg Rock, the kayakers embraced the opportunity to witness these unique birds in action. The success of the conservation efforts on the rock serves as a beacon of hope for other wildlife restoration projects around the world. Visitors to the rock continue to be captivated by the charming puffins and the fascinating ecosystem they inhabit.

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