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Clown of the Sea (1753)
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Clown of the Sea – July 2012

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Shot of the Month – July 2012 how If the lost city of Atlantis had a circus, the Atlantic Puffin, aka “the clown of the sea” would surely be a star act of the show.  After having the pleasure of spending some quality time with these birds I can attest that the nickname is well […]

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