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# Explore Maine’s “Puffin Island” (Cuteness Overload)

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Yes, there’s a remote island in the gulf of Maine that is home to hundreds of puffins. Yes, of course it’s a magical place! Let us take you there.

Machias Seal Island is 10 miles off the coast of Cutler, Maine and 12 miles from Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick. Sovereignty of the island is disputed, with both Canada and the United States claiming it, but that doesn’t stop hundreds of Atlantic Puffins from vacationing there every summer!

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Just a puffin with his puffin pals!
Look at these love birds!
Some puffins search for fish in the water close to the island.
Coming in for a landing. Watch out below!
While they’re very cute, these puffins can generate some serious noise, especially when they perceive a photographer as potential danger. Look at that tongue!
Approaching the officially named “Machias Seal Island” – those tiny black dots in the air are puffins!
You can do it, little guy! Despite their stocky shape, these birds can fly well.
The island is completely full of puffins.
This puffin seems quite content with the beautiful surroundings.
The island isn’t completely barren. A lighthouse and a couple small buildings for researchers studying the birds adorn the island.
The closer the view, the cuter this colony of puffin pals appears to be!
Look at the color on that beak. Amazing!
This puffin found some lunch. Think he’s headed home to share with his family?
Levitating or landing? Your call on this one! Loved seeing these cuties up close.

Below is the remote location of the island. Not easy to get to, especially in rough seas!

Would you make the voyage to Puffin Island? Tell us in the comments below and share this post with your travel companion.

Thank you to photographer Ray Hennessy for sharing this adventure with all of us!

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