12/25/2022 0 Comments Maine puffin tours![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Our narrator, Bridget, provided a succinct history of puffins in Maine. The trip includes a narrative by a member of the National Audubon Project Puffin. Once out near the island, they slowly cruise the circumference one direction then turn and cruise the other direction so there is equal opportunity for those on both sides of the boat to get front row seats for observation. We went straight to the observation deck to settle in. We boarded the Hardy III, a sturdy 60-foot boat in operation since 1990, with an enclosed lower level and open observation deck. Just enjoy what you’re seeing and don’t worry too much about pictures. I shot more than 250 pictures to get what I have here so most went into the trash. When the birds were in flight the autofocus on my camera couldn’t keep up. The pictures I took were taken with a reasonably high quality 70-300 mm zoom lens which was almost always zoomed to 300 mm to catch images of the birds even on the water. If you really want pictures you will do better with a camera with an optical zoom lens but still you’re pushing the capabilities of most cameras. Except for pictures of Eastern Egg Rock Island or the beautiful area surrounding New Harbor your cell phone camera will not be useful. Puffins are small, only about 10 inches tall and they can fly up to 50 mph. I’d offer a couple thoughts for you if you decide to try this trip. ![]()
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