The Puffin Man

When Steve Kress set out to bring the distinctive little seabird back to Eastern Egg Rock, he didn't realize his techniques would have an impact on scientists

When Steve Kress set out to bring the distinctive little seabird back to Eastern Egg Rock, he didn't realize his techniques would have an impact on scientists around the world. This article includes a list of puffin watching trips and a list of books about puffins.
Image subjects: Puffin
Steve Kress on the "rock".
looking after puffins - people in grass
puffin decoys

Location: Eastern Egg Rock

By: Jeff Clark

Photography by: Thomas Mark Szelog

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