Rescuing Baby Puffins: The Magic of Westman Islands
Late summer in the secluded Westman Islands, known in Iceland as Vestmannaeyjar, marks the start of the Puffling Patrol. During this period, pufflings (the official term for puffin chicks) hatch from their high cliffside nests, and both residents and visitors engage in a cherished tradition that assists these young birds in finding their path home.