Migration & timing

Atlantic Puffin in Newfoundland and Labrador

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Puffin is typically seen from late May through early August, peaking around early August.

Sighting 22 observations in Newfoundland and Labrador

Its year in Newfoundland and Labrador

Share of Atlantic Puffin observations by week. Hover a bar for the date.

early January

mid January

late January

early February

mid February

late February

early March

mid March

late March

early April

mid April

late April

early May

mid May

late May

early June

mid June

late June

early July

mid July

late July

early August

mid August

late August

early September

mid September

late September

early October

mid October

late October

early November

mid November

late November

early December

mid December

late December

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

First seen: late May
Peak: early August
Last seen: early August

Common questions

When is the best time to see Atlantic Puffin in Newfoundland and Labrador?

The peak of observations is around early August.

When does Atlantic Puffin arrive and leave Newfoundland and Labrador?

Sightings begin around late May and taper off by early August.

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Data: iNaturalist research-grade observations (CC0 / CC-BY), via GBIF. Excludes eBird.