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Where's the best place to see and photograph puffin birds?

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General Island

Hello Regina, 

Thank you for reaching out to Ask an Islander. Atlantic Puffins do not breed in Prince Edward Island and there have only been a few very rare sightings here.

Newfoundland is the most common place to find these beautiful birds in Atlantic Canada. 

Take care,

Valerie

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