Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 29, 2022

During puffling season, Icelanders save baby puffins by throwing them off cliffs

NPR reports

Watching thousands of baby puffins being tossed off a cliff is perfectly normal for the people of Iceland’s Westman Islands.

This yearly tradition is what’s known as “puffling season” and the practice is a crucial, life-saving endeavor.

Read story at During puffling season, Icelanders save baby puffins by throwing them off cliffs : NPR


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