Funky Puffin characteristically stretching to dry its wings

Picture of a puffin drying its wings

Puffins manage to create a clown life appearance in everything they do. Wing drying is a survival necessity between dives to catch fish. So, next time you find yourself in the wild, pause, take a moment to soak in the scene before you. Whether it's a puffin drying its wings in the sun, or a squirrel scurrying away with its precious find, every creature, every action paints an unforgettable picture. Let your heart be touched by their resilience, and your mind be enlightened by their simplicity. Absorb the life lessons that nature offers, and see the world with renewed understanding.

Facts about Atlantic Puffins
Other Name(s): Common Puffin
Nick Names: Sea Parrot, Sea Clown, Sea Rooster 
Scientific Name: Fratercula arctica
Size: 70 - 90 cm
Weight: 500g
Lifespan: 20 - 29 years 
Diet: Sand eels, sprats, herring, capelin, shrimp, crustaceans, molluscs
Habitat: Open sea year round; cliff areas and islands during breeding
Distribution: North Atlantic Ocean, North Sea; During breeding, coasts and Islands of Norhtwest Europe, Arctic fringes, Eastern North America
Conservation: Least Concern