![]() If things get really nasty, Puffins lock beaks, moving into a wrestling match. If there is some reason for aggression, Puffin literally “puffs up” their body, so they look bigger followed by a petulant stomp of one foot. Part of this ritual includes rubbing beaks together (like rubbing noses?). These birds come in from the ocean to pair up. Physical communication is part of Puffin’s meaning and symbolism. The Puffin’s orange feet act as a helm, steering him toward his lunch. In the water, Puffin actually swims beneath the surface by flapping his wings, diving to depths of 200 feet. Puffin can fly upward of 55 miles per hour. This Spirit Animal has ties to both the Air and Water Elements. Go ahead and don that red nose, tell a joke or two and laugh. Nonetheless, this can add to Puffin’s spiritual meaning in terms of having a good sense of humor. Puffin has sometimes been called the “Clown of the Sea,” alluding to its beak. Since they only lay one egg, protection for the puffling comes from both mother and father, who take equal responsibility in child rearing. ![]() They strive for a safe, content home this dwelling consists of a burrow filled with grass, feathers, and bits of seaweed. Indeed, this is one of the central symbols for Puffin. One of the things that makes Puffin Spirit stand out in the Spirit Animal world is their commitment to family. Puffins stay together for life, without any pretense, which is an emblem of faithfulness. Think of this as Nature’s makeup for the Puffin’s date! Once the Puffin is happy with a mate, that makeup comes off, and the beak turns dull for the coming winter. In the summertime, the coloring becomes more intense, which helps our Puffin look more attractive during the breeding season. Standing out from that stark black-and-white we have the bright flashy beak that’s nearly impossible to miss. They are small, round gothic birds and their babies are called pufflings.” ![]() Instead, the designation came from the patterns of a Puffin’s feathers resembling monks’ robes. ![]() Puffins bear the sweet scientific name of Fratercual, meaning “little brother ” this doesn’t have to do with a kinship with the bird (although for some readers it might resonate on that level). ![]()
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