Lundkommardagen

boybear e-mailed this morning to say that, according to his computer, today is Puffin Day.

Around here, of course, every day is puffin day: I was already wearing my puffin socks. And every day is Something Day. Here's a Days of the Year website, and yes, it confirms that today is Puffin Day. It suggests that the designation originated in Iceland, but is hazy about when and how. So I'm inclined to prefer this site, which claims it for Norway.

It makes sense to celebrate puffins at this tme of year, as they return to land for the breeding season. I'm surprised / sceptical that their return to Lovund is quite so accurately predictable, weather being what it is, bu it must be about right. The Guardian has already published at least two pictures (one from the Farnes, one from Orkney) which I am failing to find, because I can't filter by date. Unexpectedly, though, The Times of India provides a pin-up gallery