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Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head

Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head

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Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head

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Location: Dunrossness, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Rafa

May 5, 2024

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Sumburgh Head is one of the famous places in Scotland when it comes to watching puffins (and others birds, e.g. guillemots). Between late April and July/early August, you’ll very likely be able to see hundreds of the cute ‘clowns of the sea’ at this highlight. Puffins are also called sea parrots because of their coloured beak, or, more locally, tammy norries. Enjoy! 🦜😍

Heik

September 11, 2024

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Great view of Fair Isle and lots of puffins.

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Location: Dunrossness, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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