Pee Pee Island, Small island in Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Canada
Pee Pee Island is a small landmass in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. It consists of dark grey sandstone and shale rock formations positioned roughly 250 meters from the mainland.
The island was originally called Pebble Island until 1983, when it received its current name upon becoming part of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. This designation marked a turning point in establishing formal protection for the seabird colonies.
The island's name reflects its appearance and the bird colonies that have shaped it for generations. Visitors today observe nesting seabirds that return each season to breed in the rock formations.
The best way to experience this island is from tour boats departing from the mainland, since landing is not permitted. Bring binoculars or a camera with good zoom to see the nesting birds and rock details up close.
The island holds one of the largest puffin colonies in the Northern Hemisphere, where thousands of these distinctive birds with colorful beaks return each breeding season. Many visitors are surprised by how densely packed these seabirds are in such a small space.
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