Project Puffin
New York NY–(ENEWSPF0–May 1, 2012.
Puffins are among the best bird mothers. They feed their chick, preen its feathers and cuddle it. Their behavior is closely monitored by Audubon’s Project Puffin team, working off the Maine coast. Led by Audubon’s Dr. Steve Kress, researchers find that more than 90% of the chicks successfully leave the nest in late summer. After about 6 weeks of providing food, warmth, and companionship, puffin…
