My first Puffin

Some weeks ago (actually, last year), I was fortunate enough to be the guide on one particular tour.

Things were going well, the weather was superb, warm and cosy, and our clients were enjoying themselves very much, which is always comforting for both the guide and the boat staff.

And then we stopped at the Deserta Island. After a quick stroll on the Deserta's, I offered the customary surprise to our costumers. Little did I expected there was a surprise in store for me!

When we went back to the pier, there it was: a tiny Common Puffin (Fratercula arctica), cleaning itself without even caring for our presence. Everybody was delighted, especially me... These birds might be common elsewhere, but I had never seen one in my entire life!

So I would like to thank Mr. Conrad Lee Hodge and his family for the following picture:





We wish you a wonderful 2007! Thank you very much!

Carlos

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