Pee Pee Island facts for kids
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 Pee Pee Island
Location in Newfoundland
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| Location | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47°11′29″N 52°50′14″W / 47.19139°N 52.83722°W |
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Pee Pee Island is a small island located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the smallest of four islands found within the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. This reserve was established in 1983. Pee Pee Island is a very important place. It serves as a special breeding ground for the Atlantic puffin.
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About Pee Pee Island
Island's Location and History
Pee Pee Island is part of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. This reserve protects important wildlife areas. The island joined the reserve in 1983. It is quite close to the mainland. You can easily see it from the village of Saint Michaels. It is also visible from the East Coast Trail. The island is only about 250 meters away from the shore.
A Home for Atlantic Puffins
Pee Pee Island is a vital home for Atlantic puffins. Up to 1,300 pairs of these colorful birds come here to breed. This makes it part of the largest Atlantic puffin colony in North America. The island provides a safe place for puffins to lay their eggs and raise their young. This is a key part of their reproduction cycle.
Island Features and Climate
The island itself is made of dark grey sandstone and shale. These are types of rock that form in layers. The weather on Pee Pee Island changes throughout the year. February is usually the coldest month. The average temperature then is about 6 °C (43 °F). August is the warmest month, with an average of 14 °C (57 °F). The island receives a lot of rain each year. The average annual rainfall is about 1,517 mm. January is the wettest month, while July is the driest.
