22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Puffin Love
Every year thousands of Atlantic puffins flock to Elliston, Newfoundland, to land and breed. During mating season is when their bills turn beautiful colors to attract mates. I captured these two puffins during their courtship ritual known as billing.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Elliston, Canada |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Claudia Cooper |