New England Seabirds

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Visit Seabird Breeding Colonies

After you have enjoyed watching these birds at sea, you just can't help but want to see them on the breeding grounds. Here are some places you can visit in Maine,Canada and Newfoundland.

  Machias Seal Island Maine
Bird Island Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Witless Bay Newfoundland
Cape St. Mary Newfoundland
Bonaventure Island Gaspé Canada		  
 

Seabirds exhibit interesting mating behaviors which can only be observed by visiting the colony.  Make sure you learn and follow all the rules to protect the breeding birds.