Puffins were hunted to extinction by egg gathering, as with many other nesting seabirds. I cannot imagine anyone hunting a fish eating seabird for the table, the flavor would militate against this. They are now restocked in Northern Maine thanks to Cornell University and volunteers. This section is a tribute to their persiverance.

The inclusion of puffin and other seabird decoys is a result of these efforts to attract and restock these small seabirds to the Maine Coast.

The Puffins in winter go to sea and south in small groups (1-3) and remain at sea until breeding time when they gather in large colonies. Since they lay only one egg they were very vulnerable to egg gathering.

This scenario is typical of these seabirds.

Breeding Puffin 1st Place		Length 9 inches.	$250.00
Winter Puffin 2 2nd Places		Length 9 inches.	$250.00
Breeding Dovekie Wildlife Artisan Association- Honorable Mention		Length 7 1/2 inches.	$140.00
Common Tern Wildlife Artisan Association- Honorable Mention		Length 13 1/2 inches.	$175.00

Return Policy:
Advertised Decoys: 30 days from shipping date in good condition. Total refund less shipping and handling. Must be returned to studio at buyers expense.
Commissioned Decoys: No refund or returns.

A call to the artist at 207-247-5068 should resolve all questions.

Don can be e-mailed at don@cowharbordecoys.com

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