All the seabirds we see.
Greetings, fellow adventurers and nature enthusiasts! We hope this blog post finds you well and eager to explore the serene and wildlife-rich Farne Islands with us. This year has been quite unique, and we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the season that has passed, share some insights, and look forward to the … Read more
The Farne Islands offer a haven for a multitude of remarkable seabird species. Among these feathered inhabitants, the charismatic and comical puffins steal the show with their vibrant beaks, distinctive appearance, and captivating behaviors. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the wonderful world of puffins and uncover fascinating facts about these … Read more
It’s great to see all the seabirds back again and none more than the Puffin. I just love these cute seabirds but they weren’t built for flying and when they do they have to fly into the wind to save their energy as it uses 80 percent of it to try to fly. When they … Read more
It’s great to be back on the water, and nearly all the seabirds are back now. Unfortunately, we are not landing on the islands, but we can still get close to all the seabirds and seals which is a real pleasure. It’s been a slow start to the season, but I’m not really surprised as … Read more
I love to see all the newborn chicks around the islands and after the weather, we have had lately the parents have done a great job raising them under the circumstances. Yes, we have lost a good few chicks but overall considering the amount of rain we have had they are doing really well. We … Read more
While places in the country were enjoying the sunshine we were freezing our little behinds off out at sea. It was very quiet and hardly a soul around and who can blame them, as it felt like winter, not summer. Myself, Andy and John braved the weather to ensure our guests enjoyed themselves as much … Read more
I know I’ve already done a blog about the Leucistic Guillemot returning and it’s incredible how well it’s doing but, while I was doing my trip the other day I got a very unexpected phone call from Jimmy and Chris telling some amazing news about the Leucistic Guillemot. Now I can’t write down the exact … Read more
I don’t know really where to start with this blog, but I will start by saying that I prefer to be on the water instead of the land and after 3 days ashore due to the strong winds, rough seas and piles of rain I was glad to be back on the boat again. I … Read more
I just love this seabird and every year I get excited to see it and this year is no different. We have only seen it a few times this year but its nice to see it again and this is the 6th year we have been spotting it. I do hope we see it for … Read more
We have been waiting for a while now but finally the last of our seabirds have now arrived and they are starting to get settled too. Yes, you guessed it, it’s the Arctic Tern, and its great to see them after their amazing flight all the way from the Antarctic. They are the ultimate long … Read more
