This is a really cute and unusual bird that we don't see in our country. My friend Linda was recently holidaying in Scotland and put a photo on Facebook of one. It obviously is designed for the much colder climates, and is a sea bird - in fact it is sometimes referred to as a sea parrot.
There are several interesting facts about Puffins, but I'm going to just give you one useless one:
Dear old Gordon Ramsay recently 'air fished' in Iceland and caught some Puffins, which he killed. He then used them in a cookery demonstration on his TV program in the UK. There was a public outcry....but after an investigation it was discovered that in Iceland this is accepted and common practice; Puffins are a source of food, especially their hearts, which are regarded as a delicacy.
Anyone fancy roast Puffin legs for dinner?
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