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Witless Bay Newfoundland

Witless Bay Newfoundland Common Murres

Four Islands
Four island off the eastern coast of the Avalon Penisula of Newfoundland about 40 miles south of St. John make up the the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Visitors are not permitted to land on the island, but several operators offer boat trips that allow you to see and photograph the birds from the boat. Map

What Can You See
The most common bird is the Common Murre. Also Thick-billed Murres, Atlantic Puffins, Black-legged Kittiwake, Black Guillemot, Razorbills.

As the boat circles the island, thousands of Common Murres are seen on the cliffs.

How To Get Out There and Where To Stay

From Bay Bulls

Gatherall's B & B
Seaside accommodations and dining room offering puffin and whale tours to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.
Season: May 15 - Oct 15
Address: Northside Road
Bay Bulls, Newfoundland A0A 1C0, Canada
Telephone: 709-334-2887
Toll Free: 1-800-419-4253
Fax: 709-334-2176
Amenities: Bath/Shower; Breakfast; Dining Room/Restaurant; Major Credit Cards Accepted; Rooms - 3 - $42.00 - $52.00; Additional Person - $14.00 		O'Brien B & B Oceanview accomadations. - Offering Whale & Bird Watching Tours (in season).
Location: North Side Road, Bay Bulls
Season: May 01 - Oct 31 Contact: Marcheta O'Brien Address: North Side Road Bay Bulls, Newfoundland Canada
Telephone: 709-334-2007
Fax: 709-753-3140
Rooms - 2 - $40.00-50.00
E-Mail: obriens@netfx-inc.com
Amenities: B.B.Q's; Boat Tours; Breakfast; Fishing; Major Credit Cards Accepted; Non-Smoking Rooms; Pets Allowed; Playground; TV; 		Maple Wood B&B; Location: 95 Cemetery Lane West,
Bay Bulls
Season: Jan 01 - Dec 31
Contact: Sandra Costello Address: P.O.Box 62 Bay Bulls, Newfoundland A0A 1C0, Canada Telephone: 709-334-3227
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