Fulmars reach sexual maturity anywhere between 6 and 12 years of age. They are monogamous and the pairs will generally return to the same nesting location every year. Breeding season begins in May.

Where do fulmars go in the winter?

The meaning of their name is 'a seabird of colder northern seas nearly related to the petrels'. The scientific name of northern fulmars is Fulmarus glacialis. Fulmars are North American birds that prefer living in cold temperatures as per their habitat. They are migratory birds that migrate south during winter.

Where do fulmars nest?

Related to the massive albatross, the fulmar is a gull-like bird that nests on rocky cliff edges.