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Oldest Canadian Puffin, 33, Nurtures Chick on Machias Seal

7/12/2025

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Story summary

A remarkable discovery on Machias Seal Island reveals a 33-year-old Atlantic puffin, the oldest known in Canada. Banded in 1992, this resilient bird has weathered environmental shifts and is now nurturing a chick, showcasing both its tenacity and the enduring success of the research program.

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Story summary

A remarkable discovery on Machias Seal Island reveals a 33-year-old Atlantic puffin, the oldest known in Canada. Banded in 1992, this resilient bird has weathered environmental shifts and is now nurturing a chick, showcasing both its tenacity and the enduring success of the research program.