The perilous first flight of North America's largest puffin colony
In short: Discover the dramatic coastline of Newfoundland, where pristine wilderness meets a high-stakes rescue mission for newborn seabirds.
Located at the easternmost tip of North America, Newfoundland features a sparsely populated landscape defined by steep cliffs and drifting icebergs. The Avalon Peninsula serves as a primary habitat for vast numbers of seabirds, including the largest puffin colony in North America on Green Island.
The documentary highlights a specific conservation effort: the Puffin & Petrel Patrol. Because newborn puffins are often lured toward coastal roads by artificial lights from hotels and restaurants, volunteers conduct nightly patrols to rescue them. Biologist Sabrina Wilhelm then transports these birds to Green Island, where they can safely complete their first dives into the Atlantic.
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