Wildlife and Puffins

Puffin season in Maine runs from late April through mid-August, when Atlantic puffins return from the open North Atlantic to nest, raise chicks, and feed along the state’s rocky offshore islands. During this brief window, visitors have a rare opportunity to observe these charismatic seabirds in their natural habitat, especially around Eastern Egg Rock near…

If seeing puffins in the wild is on your Maine bucket list, timing matters. These charismatic seabirds arrive along Maine’s coast in late April and remain through mid-August, with the most reliable sightings from June through July. During this nesting season, puffins gather on offshore islands like Eastern Egg Rock, making New Harbor one of…