Setting baby puffins free (Westman Islands, Iceland)

Setting baby puffins free in Iceland on the open sea is an unforgettable experience. Here’s how to do it.
Puffin Patrol in the Westman Islands, Iceland

11 pm. Dark sky. Windy but crisp air. Ears perked. Eyes alert. Gloves on to reduce hand oil. This is what a night on Puffin Patrol (technically “puffling patrol”) in Iceland is like.