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# Serenity Farne Islands Boat Tours and Trips

Serenity Farne Islands Boat Tours and Trips. Farne Islands, landing on Staple Island, Inner Farne and The Longstone.

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- [Gold Award 2023](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/gold-award-2023/) - Last week, I drove down the M1 to embarked on an extraordinary adventure that took me to London's Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio. Hosted by the charming Alex Polizzi, the evening was a magical experience filled with awe-inspiring moments and the anticipation of a prestigious award. Little did I know that this enchanting journey would
- [A Race Against Time: How a Dog Was Rescued from the North Sea](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-race-against-time-how-a-dog-was-rescued-from-the-north-sea/) - What began as a normal summer's day operating boat trips around the Farne Islands quickly turned into a dramatic rescue that none of us will ever forget. The morning started like any other. Our crew were preparing the boats, welcoming passengers aboard and getting ready for another day showcasing the incredible wildlife and scenery of
- [A Season We Didn’t See Coming (But Loved Every Minute Of)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-season-we-didnt-see-coming-but-loved-every-minute-of/) - After the weather we endured in 2024, we were all quietly begging the powers that be for the 2025 season to show us a bit of kindness. And thankfully – miraculously – it did. Not perfectly, mind you, but enough to remind us why we do what we do. Now, let’s not pretend it was
- [Our Exciting New Arrival — The Journey Home of Our New Double-Decker Catamaran](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/our-exciting-new-arrival-the-journey-home-of-our-new-double-decker-catamaran/) - We’re absolutely over the moon to announce the arrival of our brand-new double-decker catamaran — the latest and most impressive addition to the Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours fleet. Built by Stuart and his fantastic team at Blyth Catamarans in Canvey Island, Essex, this beautiful vessel is the result of months of craftsmanship and hard
- [Autumn Encounters Around the Farne Islands](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/autumn-encounters-around-the-farne-islands/) - As October draws to a close, the seasons are beginning to shift here around the Farne Islands. The last few weeks have been truly special — a reminder of why this place never fails to amaze me, no matter how many years I’ve spent out here. We’ve had some lovely bird sightings lately. Golden Plovers
- [A Season of Hope, Heartbreak, and Hard-Won Success](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-season-of-hope-heartbreak-and-hard-won-success-2/) - As the seabird breeding season on the Farne Islands begins to wind down, it's the perfect time to reflect on what has been, overall, a successful and moving chapter in the lives of our feathered residents. Nature never promises ease, but this year gave us far more good days than bad. The weather was mostly
- [A Season of Hope, Heartbreak, and Hard-Won Success](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-season-of-hope-heartbreak-and-hard-won-success/) - As the seabird breeding season on the Farne Islands begins to wind down, it's the perfect time to reflect on what has been, overall, a successful and moving chapter in the lives of our feathered residents. Nature never promises ease, but this year gave us far more good days than bad. The weather was mostly
- [The Wild Weather and Magic of the Sunset Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-wild-weather-and-magic-of-the-sunset-cruise/) - If you’ve been anywhere near Seahouses recently, you’ll know that the weather has been throwing everything at us—but oh, what a show it’s been! The last few sunset cruises have delivered an unforgettable mix of sun, sea, thunder, lightning, and pure coastal magic. Every evening has been like a box of chocolates—you never know what
- [New Life on the Farnes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-life-on-the-farnes-2/) - New Life on the Farnes There’s a magic in the air around the Farne Islands right now—an energy that only comes once a year, and I’m so lucky to witness it every single day. The cliffs are alive with the sound of new life, and fluffy chicks are appearing everywhere you look. It’s the height
- [New Life on the Farnes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-life-on-the-farnes/) - There’s a magic in the air around the Farne Islands right now—an energy that only comes once a year, and I’m so lucky to witness it every single day. The cliffs are alive with the sound of new life, and fluffy chicks are appearing everywhere you look. It’s the height of the breeding season, and
- [A Place Like No Other – Life Among the Seabirds](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-place-like-no-other-life-among-the-seabirds/) - The seabird season is in full swing now. The cliffs are alive with activity—eggs nestled safely beneath proud parents, and in just a few short weeks, tiny chicks will begin to appear, taking their first breaths in a world shaped by wind, waves, and wild instinct. The Farne Islands are always special—but at this time
- [Orcas on My Doorstep](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/orcas-on-my-doorstep/) - Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d witness it — a pod of orcas, not just in the wild, but right here, off the coast of Seahouses, my home, my stomping ground. It started like any other day, until I got a call from my good friend Glen, who was out on his
- [Toads on the Road](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/toads-on-the-road/) - If you’ve ever driven the winding coastal road from Seahouses to Bamburgh, you might’ve noticed a pond shimmering on your left-hand side. That’s Monkshouse Pond, named after Monkshouse—a small scattering of homes nestled in the dunes on the right. This unassuming stretch of water is teeming with wildlife year-round: from gulls and ducks to waders
- [The Arrival of the Crystal Jellyfish](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-arrival-of-the-crystal-jellyfish/) - The Farne Islands never fail to surprise me, and this year, they've outdone themselves again. Over the summer, we welcomed a few new faces to the team, eager to soak up everything there is to know about the incredible wildlife that surrounds us. One of those new crew members has been Aaron, a young lad
- [The Countdown is On – Bring on the New Season!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-countdown-is-on-bring-on-the-new-season/) - The new season is getting closer, and I have to say—it can’t come soon enough! This winter has felt like it’s lasted forever. The dark mornings, the early nights, and that biting wind that seems to find its way through every layer—it’s been relentless. But no matter how long winter drags on, spring is just
- [Reflecting on 2024](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/reflecting-on-2024/) - Reflecting on a Remarkable Year at Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours As 2024 comes to a close, we at Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours are looking back on what has been an extraordinary year. From incredible wildlife sightings to prestigious awards, exciting new developments, and memorable moments with our guests, it’s been a season to
- [Reflecting on an Unforgettable Season](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/reflecting-on-an-unforgettable-season/) - As the season winds down, it’s always rewarding to look back and reflect on the journey. This year at Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours brought us a blend of unforgettable memories, a few challenges, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. From the unpredictable weather to the incredible teamwork among our crew, it’s been a season
- [Explore the Magic of Holy Island](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/explore-the-magic-of-holy-island/) - Have you ever wanted to experience the wild beauty of the Farne Islands and the rich history of Holy Island all in one day? Our trip gives you the best of both worlds—exploring the stunning wildlife of the Farne Islands and immersing yourself in the serene history and landscapes of Holy Island. Our journey begins
- [Risso's Dolphins Visit Inner Farne!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/rissos-dolphins-visit-inner-farne/) - Hello, fellow wildlife enthusiasts! Hold onto your binoculars and sunhats because we have some truly fin-tastic news to share! On July 30th, 2024, we had the pleasure of spotting not one, not two, but THREE Risso's Dolphins off the Inner Farne. That's right – these incredible marine mammals decided to drop by and say hello,
- [Feathers, Fun, and Fabulous Wildlife!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/feathers-fun-and-fabulous-wildlife/) - Greetings, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers! As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, the Farne Islands are buzzing with excitement. Even though this has to be the worst season for the weather the seabirds have had a spectacular season so far, filled with incredible sights, delightful surprises, and more puffins than you
- [A Night to Remember at the National Awards](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-night-to-remember-at-the-national-awards/) - Winning the Gold Award for Experience of the Year at the prestigious National Awards was a dream come true for Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours. The ceremony, held at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, was a night of celebration, pride, and unforgettable moments. The journey to Liverpool began with a long drive filled with anticipation.
- [Will Summer Ever Arrive](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/will-summer-ever-arrive/) - Hello, Serenity enthusiasts! As we sail through the unpredictable British weather, it's been a mixed bag of rain, fog, and the occasional glimpse of sunshine here at Serenity. While nearly all the seabirds are on their eggs, marking the beginning of an exciting season, the weather has been less cooperative, making us all yearn for
- [A Night to Remember: The Northern Lights Across the UK](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-night-to-remember-the-northern-lights-across-the-uk/) - On the night of May 10th, the skies over the UK transformed into a scene straight out of a fairytale book. The Northern Lights, a breathtaking display of greens, pinks, and reds, danced across the horizon in a rare and stunning spectacle. Normally confined to the far northern latitudes, the aurora’s reach extended southeast, painting
- [Season so far on the Farne Islands](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/season-so-far-on-the-farne-islands/) - Season so far on the Farne Islands Spring has arrived in all its glory on the Farne Islands, bringing with it the bustling activity of seabird nesting season. As the seas have calmed a bit, the islands are teeming with life, with Guillemots, Puffins, and Oystercatchers all beginning to lay their eggs. This is an
- [A Rollercoaster Ride](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-rollercoaster-ride/) - April on the Farne Islands has been quite the weather rollercoaster. As we bid farewell to winter's chill, we were met with a stubborn cold that lingered, accompanied by relentless rain that seemed determined to make its mark. Yet amidst the dreary weather, there's always a silver lining, and for us, it's the bustling activity
- [A Rollercoaster Ride Over Easter Weekend](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-rollercoaster-ride-over-easter-weekend/) - Ah, the British weather – a topic of conversation as reliable as discussing the latest royal scandal or the state of the nation’s football teams. But over the recent Easter weekend, it seemed that even by British standards, the weather decided to put on quite the show, leaving locals and tourists alike reaching for their
- [Winning Gold at the North East Tourism Awards 2024](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winning-gold-at-the-north-east-tourism-awards-2024/) - We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Serenity has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award for Experience of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards. This achievement is a true testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible staff, who have poured their hearts and souls into creating unforgettable experiences for our
- [Exciting News: Farne Islands Open for Landings on Inner Farne!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/exciting-news-farne-islands-open-for-landings-on-inner-farne/) - After a challenging period marked by the tumultuous events of Covid-19 and concerns surrounding bird flu, there’s finally a beacon of hope on the horizon for lovers of wildlife and adventure seekers alike. The announcement that the Farne Islands will be opening for landings on the Inner Farne this year is undoubtedly a cause for
- [The "STEVE" Aurora Show](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-steve-aurora-show/) - On the (6/11/2023) I was blessed to witness the sky light up, no it was not from the fireworks, but the Northern Lights or Aroura. I went out just after 6pm and went straight to the harbour to see if it was starting. After a few pictures it was there, so I jumped into my
- [Weathering the Storm (Babet)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/weathering-the-storm-babet/) - The East Coast is no stranger to the tempestuous power of the North Sea, and last week, it witnessed yet another display of nature's fury as Storm Babet made its mark. This powerful storm left a trail of destruction and served as a stark reminder of the raw force that nature can unleash. The storm,
- [Sailing Through the Seasons](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sailing-through-the-seasons/) - 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
- [Delightful Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/delightful-dolphins/) - June has brought a wave of excitement to Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours as we've been blessed with incredible sightings of bottlenose dolphins. Witnessing the joy on people's faces as these majestic creatures grace our trips has been truly remarkable. Join us as we delve into the wonder of bottlenose dolphins, their fascinating facts, and
- [Discover the Delightful Puffins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/discover-the-delightful-puffins/) - 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
- [From Rain to Radiance](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/from-rain-to-radiance/) - Imagine setting sail on a serene morning, raindrops cascading from the heavens, unsure of what the day holds. Such was the experience of the staff of Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours on their much-anticipated staff outing. Little did they know that their early morning adventure would unfold into a remarkable journey, filled with surprises, wildlife
- [Just Puffins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/just-puffins/) - 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
- [Breeding Season Underway](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/breeding-season-underway/) - It's all go now, with all the seabirds returning to the islands. Most of the seabirds are on eggs now but the Arctic Terns and Common Terns have only just arrived so it will be a few more weeks before they are on eggs. It gets really exciting now as we watch the activity of
- [Easter 2023](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/easter-2023/) - It's been a mixed Easter weather wise but when it's been nice it's been very nice, but when it's cold it's been freezing. This is why we tell people to wrap up warm as they don't understand how cold it can get out there. The seabirds are slowly starting to arrive back, which I always
- [Winter Sailing 2021/22](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-sailing-2021-22/) - We have been sailing throughout the winter period and even though it's been cold it's been very enjoyable. The seals have had another great season and we have been seeing dolphins on a weekly basis. There must be enough food around for them still be here, but I'm not complaining at all as I never
- [Farnes Update 2021](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/farnes-update-june-2021/) - 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
- [Getting Ready](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/getting-ready/) - Firstly I have to apologise for my lack of stories over the last year. I'm not going to blame covid19 as I'm sick of people using that excuse on me, so I'm not going to use that on you. To be honest I have no excuse at all, as I have just been lazy. Fingers
- [Serenity III](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-iii/) - A few posts ago I told you about selling Serenity III to a lovely couple Northern Ireland and we had a new vessel on the way. Toby, Jimmy and Chris traveled down to Canvey Island in Essex which is where we had the boat built and after a few days she was ready to come
- [Winter Education](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-education/) - We often get asked what we do during the winter. Apart from doing all the maintenance on the boats to make them shipshape for the new season, we still sail all year long but in January we stop for a month to give everyone time off to get holidays or jobs done at home etc.
- [Harbour Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/harbour-update-2/) - Things are coming along really well with fixing the harbour pier, in fact they have finished now and its like we have a new harbour now. All the workmen have been really nice and very helpful over the summer of 2019 and a few of them have been fantastic with our girls in the booking
- [Out with the old and in with the new](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/) - We have been waiting for a while to tell everyone about our news but now is the time is right. We have sold Serenity III to a lovely couple in Northern Ireland and hopefully she will be as good to them as she was to us but the time had come for us to upgrade
- [Basking Shark](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/basking-shark-3/) - Wow, what a day Friday 20th was.... It was just a stunning morning, with flat calm seas, beautiful sunshine, and crystal clear skies. We were on the way out with divers when I received a phone call from Ron, our the skipper of Mara Mhor, telling me that he has just spotted a Basking Shark
- [Harbour Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/harbour-update/) - The guys seem to getting on really well with the harbour upgrade but I do wish the had worked every tide and weekends as they would have been further ahead then they are. I think they are behind in their schedule but I suppose its major work and you are always going to get snags.
- [Red Kite](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/red-kite/) - While on a trip the other day, we had just finished looking at the seals when all of a sudden I saw an Osprey but then all of a sudden we knew it was not an Osprey but a Red Kite. Talk about being very excited was an understatement but it was not just me
- [Not so Common](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/not-so-common-2/) - We hardly ever see common seals at the Farne Island but the last couple of years we have seen one at least once but this year we have been able to see one last week at the Blue Caps and to make things even better we have spotted on for 3 days on the trot
- [New Arrivals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-arrivals-2/) - 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
- [Harbour Upgrade (click here for full story)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/harbour-upgrade-click-here-for-full-story/) - We have been waiting for a long time now but finally, the harbour has been given the go-ahead to get some desperately needed improvements and the piers will be fixed before its too late and we don't have a harbour at all. Yes, it's going to be a pain in the rear end as we have
- [Iceland Gull](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/iceland-gull/) - 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
- [Leucistic Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/leucistic-update/) - 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
- [Bad Weather](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bad-weather/) - 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
- [Leucistic Guillemot is Back](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/leucistic-guillemot-is-back/) - 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
- [LAST BUT NOT LEAST](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/last-but-not-least/) - 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
- [The Season Begins Again](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-season-begins-again/) - We have been sailing for a good few weeks now and the seabirds have been there one minute and gone the next, but the last few days a lot of the seabirds are back on the cliff faces and they look very settled now. So there we have it, the season kicks off once again
- [Here we go](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/here-we-go/) - The day had come for our first sail, but it was not going to be a long one as I was not sure what the kids and Joan would be like and I looked a little bit naughty out there too. So first things first and that was to have a good hearty breakfast before
- [Sad Goodbye's](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sad-goodbyes/) - After a fantastic 6 hour sail down to Grenada, we anchored just before dark and as we watched the sun settle over the horizon we realised how lucky we were to see so many beautiful islands in a lovely part of the world and to do it on our own on such a unique yacht.
- [Goodbye Bequia](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/goodbye-bequia/) - It was hard to say our goodbye's to Bequia, but if there is one thing for sure we will definitely be going back again and I have to say I really enjoyed this island so much and I would recommend everyone to visit here at least once. As we sailed south we had to stop
- [Bequia Island](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bequia-island/) - It sounds a little bit ungrateful but we were please to get away from Union Island as its great for a few days but any longer than that we started to run out of things to do and things to see so we decided to say goodbye and head north to Bequia. It was a
- [Union Island](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/union-island/) - The wind was a little awkward for sailing today as it was on our noises. This means the wind was straight on the bow (front) of the boat, so we had to motor for the first hour until we got the wind at a better wangle and we could set sail. Once the sails
- [Sandy Island, Medical Emergency](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sandy-island-medical-emergency/) - So I have been here a few weeks now and we have got lots of jobs done. One of the biggest reasons for so many jobs is that Kim and Simon on Britican have decided to invite people onboard so they need the boat to be coded by the RYA to take 12 paying passengers
- [Black Guillemot and friends](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-guillemot-and-friends/) - Myself and Chris spotted our first Black Guillemot of the season a few weeks ago, which was really nice for me but Chris was well chuffed as it was the first one for him ever. Chris joined us this year for the first time and even though he knows about boats he was never into
- [HMS Ascot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/hms-asco/) - On remembrance day I was asked by a friend if I could take a few family members out to the shipwreck HMS Ascot so they could pay their respects. It was a really easy answer and it was the least I could do for all those who fought in the war and what a better
- [Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-auk/) - We had a few bits of wind over the last few weeks and when loads of the birders were doing sea watches along the coast a good few reports were coming in about Little Auks. I just love these tiny little seabirds and I was praying we would see some when we eventually got back
- [Bloody Ballons](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bloody-ballons/) - We have tuned into a throw away generation, and its drives me insane. I remember we used to take out TV's back to the shop to get fixed or even a kettle and we would never think "Ah just throw it away and get a new one", but that's how it has gone today. I
- [Red-Necked Grebe](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/red-necked-grebe/) - A few weeks ago we spotted a Red-Necked Grebe on the water in between Brownsman and Gun Rock. Its neck was not red like it is during the breeding season but at this time of the year its more grey and the head is not as black. Despite the lack of summer plumage its still
- [North East Gold Award Winners](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/north-east-gold-award-winners/) - Myself and my brother are so proud of all of our staff and everything we have achieved together over the last few years and the other week we were awarded for all our hard work with Gold award at a prestigious event in the Civic Centre in Newcastle. This glittering evening is built entirely around
- [Christmas Sailings](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/christmas-sailings/) - Just to let you all know that we are still going to be sailing right until the New Year so if you are in the area and would like a trip to the Farne Islands and see all the cute seal pups then we will be sailing everyday from 11am, 12,30pm and maybe a 2pm.
- [Christmas Day in Paradise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/christmas-day-in-paradise/) - We enjoyed Grenada, but the next island was calling so it was time to move on and off we sailed further north to a island called Carriacou. It was a great sail and everyone really enjoyed the peace and quite with only the water lapping against the boat and the odd seabird flying past us
- [White Tailed Eagle](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/white-tailed-eagle/) - Well well what can i say. Bank Holiday Weekend and we saw one of the most beautiful birds i have ever seen and one i would have never expected to see at The Farne Island a White-tailed Eagle. Now i know it's the largest UK bird of prey but as i have only seen pictures
- [Eagle Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/eagle-update/) - Well the Eagle has put smiles on a great many peoples faces over the last few days, but to our disappointment it left late Thursday afternoon. Tthe Fulmars are probably relieved as he had been eating them. I say HE as i have just found out that's what the birds sex is. He is about
- [It's back](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/its-back/) - The white tailed eagle is back to the islands. Hope it stays for a while but at the moment the only people that will see it will the wardens, as we have south east gales at the moment. I think this will be here for a while. when the wind drops the seas will still
- [We are back](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/we-are-back/) - Well it's been 4 days since we have been to sea and it seems to be a long 4 days. We have had some huge sea's from the South East which has battered the islands. It was followed by heavy a swell which made it impossible to get out to sea. As the days have
- [Minke Whales](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/minke-whales/) - The morning started just fine today as the second we got out of the harbour we saw 2 Great Northern Divers fly south over the boat and then a little bit further on 10 baby Guillemots feeding in the water just before the islands. As we arrived to the islands and i was just about
- [Beautiful Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/beautiful-day-2/) - Dunlin, Knot & Grey Plover Golden Plovers Turnstone What a beautiful day today. The sun has shone all day and the sea's have been flat calm. With a lot of the birds going now it's time to spot the odd rare bird passing. Over the last few days myself and my crewman Keith have been
- [When the west wind blows](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/when-west-wind-blows/) - Well it was blowing a gale again today but this time it was from the west but we still got to sea. Not to say it was the best but after the S.E. gales last week, west was good and we have had a lot of birds over the last few days. Over the last
- [Catch of the day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/catch-of-day/) - Well we are back after a 6 days off. I just wish this weather would calm down and give us a sporting chance to get out and marvel the wonder of The Farne Islands. British weather I suppose. Iit was a beautiful day today. The sun was shining and the seas were calm. As we
- [Thank you guys.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/thank-you-guys/) - I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the wardens who have helped Serenity over the season, especially David Steel and Jason Moss and for all the information you have provided us with. Well, that's the season over for the Wardens and as they pack their bags to head home they leave the islands to its
- [A blast from the past.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/blast-from-pas/) - This is a classic old film from The Farne Islands. The music is something from a Alfred Hitchcock film.
- [Classic Film.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/classic-fi/) - Another Classic. I'm just glad i have a catamaran and not a coble.
- [The Farne Islands](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/farne-islands/) - Well the weather has been really good over the last few weeks, which makes life a lot easier for me. As a Skipper of Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours its great when you get good weather and flat calm seas as you can take your boat close in so your customers can see all the
- [Amazing Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/amazing-day/) - Well it was an amazing day today with flat calm sea's and thousands of sea birds everywhere. The Inner Farne Island is just buzzing at the moment. All the birds have all arrived now and a lot are starting to mate and even some have laid their eggs. I don't know if this is a
- [Typical Bank Holiday](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/typical-bank-holiday/) - Well you can tell its Bank Holiday weekend as the wind arrived late Saturday evening. The weather was ok on Saturday but we woke up to alot of wind on Sunday and Monday. Some boats did go out on Monday but we did not. Fingers crossed the weather looks as though it calming down so
- [the farnes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/farnes/) - The islands have been amazing latley. Birds everywhere and they are starting to hatch now. The weather has been great and its been a pleasure to be their at the moment. Jsut hope this keeps up.
- [Disgusted](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/disgusted/) - On the 7th June a visitor to The Inner Farne killed an Artic Tern. I could not believe what i have heard. The man decided to take a cane from the ground which was marking birds and take a swipe that the bird hitting it on the wing thus killing it and leaving 3 chicks
- [Minki Whale](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/minki-whale/) - The season has been good so far for all the seabirds with some great surprises. A Blue Fulmar passed Staple Island, the arrival of the Bridled Tern was and still is amazing, and just when we thought it could not be beat, I received a text from a friend to say that he had just
- [Harbour Pospoise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/harbour-pospoise/) - I got a few Harbour Porpoise pictures over the last few days and we are now starting to see them nearly everyday. We have seen this one with the nick in the fin a few years running now and noticed a young one with them to. It's always quite in June as it's their breeding
- [Whale of a time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/whale-of-time/) - I left the harbour a couple of weeks ago and noticed a Minki Whale just outside the harbour entrance. This was a small Minki, about a 1 year old I think as it was very curious and came right up to the boat and even nudging the side of the hull. After looking at me
- [Not 1 but 5 Minke's](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/not-1-but-5-minkes/) - We popped out the other day to try and find some Minke Whales and boy did we. We had not been long out of the harbour when we encountered a very large Minke right beside the boat. As we followed it along another pop up on the other side of the boat. At first we
- [Greenland Shark](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/greenland-shark/) - The Greenland Shark, also known as a Gurry Shark or a Grey Shark washed up our shores this morning. It was found this morning at daylight on the beach at Dunstan Steads/Embelton. I received a phone call from my crewman Andy telling me that a Shark was on the beach, so I jumped into the
- [Razorbill Bully](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/razorbill-bully/) - We were in the middle of the trip the other day when Andy (my crewman) noticed a Razorbill having a go at a Jumpling (Guillemot Chick) At first we thought the jumpling had just got mixed up between a Razorbill and a Guillemot but as we watched it the Razorbill was really having a go
- [Baleric Beauty](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/baleric-beauty/) - I heard this morning that their were loads of Manx Shearwaters near the Farnes and I thought to myself that I should go out and have a look before the day starts, but things never go to plan and I got delayed so there was no chance I was going to make it out and
- [Mental Manx](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mental-manx/) - In all my years of going around the Farne Islands I have never seen as many Manx Shearwaters resting on the water. Yes we do get large numbers but never as many just resting on the water. We have had small groups and very large groups and today was one of the large groups. We
- [Artic Skua](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/artic-skua/) - We have had a good few Artic Skuas around the Farnes lately and they have been doing what they do best and attack other birds for their food. We also saw one sitting on the rocks at Blue Caps and it was not bothered at all. It was just a pity it was directly into
- [Ivory Gull](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/ivory-gu/) - What a day...... It started by watching my 2yr old opening his present's and then followed by a text from my friend Gary saying their was an Iceland Gull on the golf course at Seahouses. I texted back saying I would be done in 10 minutes and then 5 minutes later I got a call saying get
- [Grace Darling](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/grace-darling/) - September 7th 1838 the Rescue Mission William Brooks, the youngest Darling living at home, was away fishing at Seahouses when the shipwreck occurred. This meant that only Grace and her parents were in the lighthouse, at the mercy of the dreadful storm. Grace, unable to sleep, was watching the storm through her bedroom window. She
- [The Day After](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-day-after/) - After posting my blog I went to bed last night and got up again at 3am, a quick cuppa and then off to the harbour. The waves were crashing over the pier but not as much as it was at tea time. I sat in the van getting out every now and then just to
- [Seahouses Storm](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seahouses-stor/) - On Monday we started to take the boats out of the water and put them onto the pier for some maintance during the winter. We do this every year but this year and we chock them with blocks of wood and this helps support them upright. We have done this for years. We heard about the
- [Painting Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/painting-time/) - As the season is nearly here Peter and myself have been working on the boats to get them ready for the new season. This is all the stuff we do behind the scenes before the season starts. The MCA have also been to inspect the hulls to make sure they have no holes and as not damaged
- [Out and About](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/out-and-abou/) - I have been around the Islands over the last few days and it has been a total pleasure. Calm seas and beautiful sunshine topped of with thousands of seabirds. Over the last few days the number of seabirds have increased greatly and it great to see. It feels a bit early for them to be here but they
- [Danio... A Year Today](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/danio-year-today/) - Its hard to believe its a year on Sunday past when the Danio hit the rocks at the end of the Blue Caps. Where does a year go to and this time last year the weather was dreadful. I remember all the sheep being stuck in the snow in the middle of the lambing season and the seas
- [The Mighty Catamaran](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-mighty-catamaran/) - After being out of the water for a week or two, Serenity II is now back in the water ready for action. We done a good few jobs to her this year as she really needed it. She's been buffed on the hull and wheelhouse, a couple of patches been fixed where she had been
- [Lolo Williams](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lolo-williams/) - I had the privilege of meeting Lolo Williams the other week, as we took him out to the Farne Islands to do some filming for his new program and you can see him on Springwatch at the moment. I have to say what a really nice man and so passionate about his wildlife and his patch
- [Cream-coloured Courser](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/cream-coloured-courser/) - I've been to the Cape Verde Islands for my holidays this winter and it was just what the doctor ordered. We stayed on the island of Sal and I know its not the best island for birds but for a barren island its better than you think. It has golden sands, beautiful sunshine and a nice culture. Most of the Island is
- [Bluethroat](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bluethroa/) - I have been trying to see one of these little beauty's for some years now but I always seem to miss them, but today I finally got a chance to see it. I was picking my guests up from the Inner Farne when I heard that a Bluethroat had been seen and to be honest I was surprised no more birds
- [Kittiwake Fight](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/kittiwake-fig/) - The Kittiwakes are beautiful birds but when they get into a fight boy watch out. I saw a pair fighting the other day and I'm sure one of them was not going to stop until the other was dead. Even a Herring Gull tried to get in on the act but a Great Black Backed
- [Red-breasted Goose](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/red-breasted-goose/) - Yesterday I was on a trip to land on the Inner Farne and we were just on our way to Staple Island when one of my friends from Hartlepool said that he had just seen a Red-breasted goose just fly by. At first we thought we were kidding ourselves but when we arrived at Staple
- [Ringing Sandwich Terns](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/ringing-sandwich-terns/) - I was lucky enough to be invited to the Inner Farne the other day to watch the rangers ring Sandwich Terns. Sometimes we take these guys for granted and we do not see all the hard work they do behind the scenes. As well as looking after all the boats that land and answering probably the same
- [Minkie Whale](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/minkie-whale-2/) - It was one of the best days on the Farnes today with flat calm seas and beautiful sunshine, but what made it even better was the Minkie Whale that decided to circle the boat to give our guests a great show. A gentleman said that he had spotted something like a dolphin in the water but
- [Basking Shark](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/basking-shark/) - What a day and what a sight...... I was in the harbour this morning waiting to pick up my guests when I got a phone call from a friend saying that he had seen something in the water like a whale or a shark but he was not sure what it was. Quick as a flash
- [The year of the Bottlenose Dolphin (2014)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-year-of-bottlenose-dolphin-2014/) - This has been the best year for Bottlenose Dolphins that I have ever seen, and to see as many throughout the season has been unbelievable. It's funny how every year the Farnes does something that amazes me, and not one year is ever the same as the other. Last year it was the year of the Minkie Whale but this year
- [Black-necked Grebe](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-necked-grebe/) - On Monday Andy, Tony and myself spotted a Grebe in the harbour but as we were painting the boats and we never had our bins with us to get a closer look, we never gave it a thought of the kind of grebe it was until I gave text Gary and he told us it was a
- [Black-necked Grebe x2](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-necked-grebe-x2/) - I have been painting the boats over the last few weeks and its been really good weather considering the time of the year and today was not the best but we managed to get a good bit done. While I was standing on the deck of the boat I noticed the Black-necked Grebe still in the harbour
- [Roseate Tern](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/roseate-tern/) - The Roseate Tern numbers are steadily building on the Inner Farne over the last week and they are beautiful to. Yes they are coming out of their summer plumage but they are still lovely to see. I did see a few at the beginning of the season but they were either to far away over just
- [Last but not least](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/last-but-not-leas/) - Over the last week we have been watching the last pair of Razorbills on a small ledge at the Pinnacles and everyday we have been wondering if they will still be there the next day. Well today was the day they left.... We watched them this morning on our first trip and then the second
- [Sandwich Terns](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sandwich-terns/) - Everyone that comes to the Farnes are obsessed on getting pictures of the Puffins with sand eels in their bills so this time I have decided to try and change that trend and get Sandwich Terns with fish in their bills. Luckily at this time of the year you can watch what they are doing as
- [Our Sightings](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/our-sightings/) - Its been a really mixed week this week and it started last Monday when I was out with divers. We had finished our dive at the Big Harcar and we were lying at Staple Island as it was sheltered so it was easier for me to make the guys a cup of coffee, when one of them
- [Thank You](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/thank-you/) - This morning I was rudely woken by my kids jumping up and down on me shouting Happy Birthday Daddy, and if you know me I'm not a morning person. Give me half an hour then I'm fine, but what can you say to the kids when they are excited for me. I dragged myself out of my
- [Night Photography](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/night-photography/) - Its been very quite on the bird front lately so I have been out with my camera trying some new stuff. Some have been successful but others have flopped big time. Never mind at least I tried and I do need a lot more practise that's for sure. I have even had my little girl
- [Good to be on the water](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/good-to-be-on-water/) - I was back on the water on Saturday and it was a beautiful day for a trip. I had a few people wanting to go out so we all meet at 12pm and off we went. It was lovely and warm, the sun was shining and the islands looked very inviting. As we approached the
- [Sunny Sunday](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunny-sunday/) - I decided to get my arse out of bed early on Sunday morning to see if I could get a few pictures of the sunrise at Bamburgh. I tend to get into winter mode and getting up at that time in the morning was a bit of a struggle I have to say, but I did
- [Cold but Good](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/cold-but-good/) - It has been a cold but good week on the water with mixed weather and seas, but the best thing of the week was the Guillemots. On Tuesday they were there in their thousands but the next day they were gone. They are just not ready yet of course, but when they returned they gave
- [Aurora Borealis](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/aurora-borealis/) - I missed the best night for the aurora and I did receive a good few phone calls from 1am through to 2.30am and I am kicking myself as I missed a really good one. I don't really like to take my phone to bed, as sometimes I get a message or a tweet through the night and
- [Aurora and Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/aurora-and-little-auk/) - I got a call from Gary on Tuesday evening to say that he was out with his camera and there was a little showing of the Aurora, but not enough to drag me out of the house just yet. He also said that he might pop over to my house as it was blowing a gale, freezing cold and could do with a cuppa
- [Moonbow](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/moonbow/) - It was blowing a gale last night and with winds gusting up to 65/70 mph from the S.W. and I was not in a hurry to go out, but the skies were clearing so what do I do. I decided to watch the football but I must have dozed off (that's how good it was) when my phone rang. When
- [Here we go](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/here-we-go-3/) - Well, the new season is upon us and we are all ready to rock and roll. We have had the MCA on board the boats doing our out of water inspections. This is where they check the hulls to see that they are free of damage, check the outlet valves to make sure they are in
- [Turtle Rescue (Cape Verde)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/turtle-rescue-cape-verde/) - I know I have done a few posts lately about Cape Verde and I promise this will be the last one for a while but I thought this post was really important to do. A really good friend of mine gave me a text one day while I was in Cape Verde to say that they
- [Aurora](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/aurora/) - Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights graced Northumberland again and it was beautiful sight to witness, especially over the Farne Islands. Not a lot to say really but I think the pictures will tell you all.
- [Mega Aurora](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mega-aurora/) - After the previous night on the beach watching the aurora I never thought we would get it again, but a look at the forecast and clear skies predicted I had to give it another go. I was getting myself sorted before I headed out when I got a text of Gary to say that he
- [UK Blog Awards 2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/uk-blog-awards-2015/) - After the seeing Mega Aurora the other night I had to calm down a little and get my bags packed and drive down the London for the UK Blog Awards. Yep little old me in the UK Blog Awards. As I drove to London through the endless road works I eventually arrived at Mount Arch at 5pm and found
- [Mixed Week](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mixed-week/) - It's been a very mixed week around the Farnes, with strong winds from the west, rough seas, calm seas, warm then freezing, it just can't make it's mind up at all and after the start to the season with the calm seas and sunshine its taking some getting use too. Staple Island is open now
- [Dive Bombing Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dive-bombing-time/) - Well its happening once again. Those beautiful Arctic Terns have now laid their eggs so when you arrive on the Inner Farne they will give you the Arctic Kiss as you pass their nests, so don't forget to where a hat or wave your hand above your head as they can really hurt you. Don't
- [Whit Week](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/whit-week/) - Whit week is finally over and all the kids have back to school and it's been a bit of mixed week once again. Some day's it's been beautiful and others not, but we have been able to get out everyday which is the main thing and we have some lovely guests on board the boat
- [Razor Sharp](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/razor-sharp/) - A few days ago we watch a pair of Razorbills going head to head like I have never seen before. Yes you get to see the odd handbag stuff but never really going for it big time. We stopped the boat and watch them fight and fight and even the Razorbills above them watched in
- [Sunshine and Smiles](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunshine-and-smiles/) - All it takes is a little bit of sunshine and then people have beautiful big smiles on their faces and today was one of those days. We have waited weeks and weeks for some warm weather, calm sea's and some sunshine and we had it all today and about time too. On our way home
- [Lightning, rain and thunder, we had it all.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lightning-rain-and-thunder-we-had-it-a/) - What a start to the month. In all my years at the sea this was the worst thunder and lightning storm I have ever seen. While we were on our last trip on Wednesday we were just about to head across to the Longstone Island when the weather turned for the worst. The skies had
- [Noctilucent Clouds over the Farnes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/noctilucent-clouds-over-farnes/) - After a great Sunset Cruise on Thursday evening with crystal clear skies and a great sunset I got a text from Gary to say that there is Noctilucent clouds starting to show. I looked at the time and it was about 11pm so I decided to go out and have a look. I gave my friend Sarah
- [Minkie Whale](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/minkie-whale/) - We saw our first Minkie Whale on Monday 17th August and we were a little lucky to be honest. It was spotted by another boat and myself and Andy had just drooped our guests off onto the Inner Farne when we saw it around his boat. We decided to go for it and when we
- [Seal Pup](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-pup/) - On late Sunday afternoon we were on our last trip when Andy (my crewman) noticed a seal pup on the Brownman Island. I quickly turned the boat around to see if it was ok and good news folks it was. It looked in good shape and then it was looking for its mother for a
- [Goldrush](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/goldrus/) - There has been lots of Yellow-browed Warblers on the county over the last few days which is fantastic to see, but for me it has been the Goldcrest which is sometimes over looked. On Sunday I was out with a gang of diver's and all they wanted was to dive with the seals. After the
- [Shag Sightings 2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/shag-sightings-2015/) - Throughout the season we write down all of the Shag Tags or Darvic's we see. We write down location, time and place we have located them and send them away to be recorded. This season we got a very quick and great response from the CEH. We had 49 individuals from the Farnes, which is
- [90 years and still going strong](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/90-years-and-still-going-strong/) - The 10th August 2015 Europe’s largest conservation charity, the National Trust, celebrates 90 years of caring for the Farne Islands. In the 90 years the Islands have become what the Trust describes as a ‘jewel in its wildlife crown’, with over 23 types of breeding seabirds living on the Islands including 40,000 pairs of puffins.
- [A night of Storms](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-night-of-storms/) - Wednesday 12th 2015 was a fantastic night for storms, but not the storms you are thinking off. It started with a text message about 7.30pm, saying "would I like to go out to go out to the Inner Farne to see some Storm Petrels" The second I read it I said Yes, and then I thought oh no, my boat is
- [Summer Aurora 16/08/2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/summer-aurora-16082015/) - A very unexpected summer aurora happened the other night and I had promised myself an early night but was never going to happen when I was receiving text alerts. Here is a link if you want it www.softservenews.com I first went to the harbour to do some test shots and the second I started I knew that I
- [North East Blog Awards](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/north-east-blog-awards/) - I have been nominated into the North East Blog Awards and I would love it if you could nominate me once again. I have looked at the other blogs and their is some amazing blogs out there and the north east have a lot to offer which is why I would love it if you
- [Change of Plans](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/change-of-plans/) - It feels like ages since I blogged so I thought I would pull my finger out and get one posted. Its all gone quite at the Farnes now and even all the Kittiwakes are leaving, but at this time of the year you get to see the Fulmars in all their glory as they use
- [Been a cracking few days.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/been-cracking-few-days/) - On Monday we were sitting outside the harbour when the fog came in and as we were waiting for our guests I got a call from my cousin saying that he nearly hit a Basking Shark as he did not see it until the last second due to the fog. After asking where he was
- [Supermoon Lunar Eclipse](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/supermoon-lunar-eclipse/) - Over the weekend I have been going down the harbour at 5 in the morning to move the boat due to the big tides. I have had divers out in the morning so by the time we get loaded and get out to sea I have to be away before the tide is to low.
- [North East Blogger Awards 2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/north-east-blogger-awards-2015/) - This year I was nominated for the North East Blogger Awards for Travel, which was held at Bonbar Newcastle on Tuesday 10th. As you all know, I'm from a little village so going to the "Toon" as they call it, was a little bit different to the pubs around Seahouses and they must have known
- [Happy Birthday Grace Darling](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/happy-birthday-grace-darling/) - It's 200 years today that Grace Horsley Darling was born in Bamburgh 'the year of the Battle of Waterloo' as she was often reminded. I know I talk about her in my commentary nearly every day but it's hard to believe it's 200 years ago. I also feel honored to tell people about this wonderful
- [Sea, Sun and Serenity](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sea-sun-and-serenity/) - Since the beginning of October we have not had it bad at all around the Farnes. Yes there has been a few days when the weather has been dreadful and the seas were rough, but over all not bad at all. Some day's have been a pleasure and we wished we had some of this
- [Lifting Out](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lifting-ou/) - We have now lifted out Serenity and Sovereign II for the winter. Looks like its back to the painting again. You see it's not all beautiful calm seas, thousands of seabirds and topping up the tan, I do have to put on the scruffy gear and do some proper graft. Chocks ready for when the
- [Longstone Lighthouse Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/longstone-lighthouse-update/) - The Longstone Lighthouse, or Outer Farne as it was first called, is situated on Longstone Rock, one of the Outer Staple Islands. A light was requested for these islands by Sir John Clayton in the late 17th century and by Captain J. Blackett in 1755. Unfortunately, both were rejected as the Elder Brethren of Trinity
- [Good old fashioned Bogey](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/good-old-fashioned-bogey/) - This blog is nothing to do with wildlife or what we are up to, but some good old fashioned fun. I was cleaning the shed at the harbour when I saw an old wooden fishing box. It brought back so many memories, as my dad made me a bogey out of the fishing box for
- [UK Blog Awards 2016](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/uk-blog-awards-2016/) - I have been entered into the UK Blog Awards 2016 which is fantastic news, but it's all down to votes now, so I would appreciate it if you could vote for me. If you click on the link below and it will take you straight to the place where you can vote. Once again
- [2015/2016 Aurora Show.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/20152016-aurora-show/) - While people were partying on New Years Eve, I was out with my camera as there was a good chance of seeing the northern lights. I headed across to Stag Rock in Bamburgh to see what was happening and when I arrived there was no sign of the lights, as thick cloud covered the skies.
- [R.I.P. BUD](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/rip-bud/) - Just a quick post to let everyone know that my best friend, my crewman and partner in crime has passed away this morning. He was in no pain at all but was very old indeed and it was his time. If you know my dog then you will remember him for lots of reasons but
- [BUG BnB](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bug-bnb/) - As the kids are getting a little older and becoming a little bit more interested in wildlife etc, I decided to do a little bit more recycling with some wooden pallets. I found a few pallets at the harbour and decided to make a bug hide. I looked at a couple of pictures on google
- [Iceland](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/iceland/) - About 3 weeks ago I visited Iceland for the first time, and I was really looking forward to it. I was hoping to see the northern lights but it was not a major factor I am lucky to live in a county were its really dark and we get to see the northern lights quite
- [Mothers Day Aurora](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mothers-day-aurora/) - How fitting was it to have a truly wonderful aurora on mother's day. My brother and I lost our mam a few months ago and this was the first mother's day without her, so it was beautiful to see mother's nature light up the skies not only for my mam but all the mam's out
- [CBeebies](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/cbeebies/) - We had a film crew on board the boat last year filming a new series called "My First" for CBebbies and the little boy who featured on the program was a little star. He never looked down the lense of the camera or told to be a good boy and behave, he just got on
- [St Cuthberts Chapel](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/st-cuthberts-chape/) - On the 5th April was a momentous day for everyone associated with the Farne Islands as it was the day the chapel cross was put back in it's rightful place. After a 16 year absence it was great to see the cross in it's full glory as you walk up the newly laid boardwalk towards
- [Another Aurora](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/another-aurora/) - We had another little showing of the northern lights again this week. It was not a great show but I'm not complaining one bit as they are always great to see. I think this might be the last one as its getting really light now and it did not get really dark until midnight and
- [Serenity 3](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-3/) - We are pleased to announce that we have eventually got another catamaran and she's called Serenity III. She is a smaller version of Serenity II but good things come in small bundles. She has been in the boat yard for sometime now, but she is eventually home in Seahouses harbour were she belongs and ready
- [Mixed Easter so far.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mixed-easter-so-far/) - It's been a mixed Easter so far, with all kinds of weather. Wind, Rain, Calm Sea's, Rough Sea's, Sunny and Overcast. To be honest Easter was far to early and our seabirds are just not ready to settle just yet. In my last blog I said the the Puffins were back, but the second I
- [The Kill](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-ki/) - Yesterday (21/05/2016) we witnessed a Great Skua trying to kill a Herring Gull. Yes, I know you might not think this is a great blog but for me this had to be blogged, just to show you the other side of nature. It's not everyday you get to see a great skua close up but
- [Kittiwakes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/kittiwakes-2/) - It will not be long now until the end of the breeding season but for now we are enjoying the chicks grow and leave the islands until they return. I love watching the Kittiwake chicks grow to big for their nests and sometimes its just to much for the parents and the chicks to be
- [Luecistic Shag](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/luecistic-shag/) - We have seen the wonderful Shag around the islands a lot lately but we have not been able to get a really close look until yesterday and today. It is not as laid back as other shags and seems to be a little bit on edge the closer you get, and I can totally understand
- [First Seal Pup of the year.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-seal-pup-of-year/) - On Saturday 8th October the first seal pup of the year was spotted on the Longstone Island. It's lovely to see but I'm not sure if this pup will survive as its on a very low rock and the weather has changed since Saturday and the big seas have started to roll in. I have
- [Transformers 5](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/transformers-5/) - I know this is nothing to do with the Farnes but when you get some guests in town who are mega superstars then it would be rude not to blog about it. They have been filming the new Transformers 5 at Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle which features Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci and the one and
- [Super September](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/super-september/) - Its not very often I say this but September was a really great month for working on the water around the Farnes. Well I say working, but it's not really work now is it. All I do is stand or sit, around all day talking into a microphone and telling people about the wildlife and
- [Coast](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/coas/) - We did some filming for the program "Coast" featuring Neil Oliver a few months ago and I have just received confirmation that the program will be aired on BBC 2 on 19th October at 8pm. Coast is a BBC documentary series first broadcast on BBC Two television in 2005 and is still going strong today
- [Greenland Shark Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/greenland-shark-update/) - For those who have not read about the Greenland Shark we saw a few years ago click on the Greenland Shark link before you read about the update. Greenland Shark I have just been sent a link to let me know a few things about the shark and what the do at the Natural History
- [Good Bye "Serenity"](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/good-bye-serenity/) - It's never nice to see a boat leave but the time has come and Serenity is on her way to a new home. She has been a brilliant boat for us and hardly let us down and if it was not for her we would not be were we are today. She was our first
- [Inner Farne Lighthouse](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/inner-farne-lighthouse/) - The Inner Farne Lighthouse is finally getting painted and boy it looks lush too. Its been a long time and the National Trust lads have been going over everyday to sort it all out and it looks just perfect now. The shine on her as you pass looks great and lets hope it stays this
- [Dirty Jobs](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dirty-jobs/) - During the off season we need to do a lot of work on the boats but this year it is a little bit different to other years, as we have two new engines to go into Serenity II. Yes it's a bit of a ouch moment as they cost a few bob but she really
- [Out with the old and in with the new](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/out-with-old-and-in-with-new/) - As you may remember in a previous post I told you about Serenity being sold to the south coast, well we have decided to sell Sovereign II aswell. She was our late fathers boat and we did not want to sell her due to sentimental reasons but that really did not make sense so we
- [The Sand Dunes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-sand-dunes/) - Someone asked me on Facebook the other day about the sand dunes on the north beach so I thought I would do a quick post and show you all the damage from the tidal surge. The dunes have been mostly affected by the seas and they will recover eventually even though it's not nice to
- [Seahouses Tidal Surge](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seahouses-tidal-surge/) - Yep you guessed it, the tidal surge happened on Friday 13th and you wonder why boating people are very superstitious. My dad was really bad, but once you start talking to other fisherman you realise he was not a bad as I first thought. When he was a fisherman you were not allowed to lots
- [Some TLC for Serenity II](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/some-tlc-for-serenity-ii/) - Serenity II is having a long overdue upgrade. She has worked really hard for us and we can't complain about her one little bit, so its time she got a well deserved rest and some major tlc. I should have blogged about this a while ago but we worked hard on her and then people
- [Love is.........](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/love-is/) - Love is...... A female grey seal never leaving dead partners side..... The look from a female grey seal broke my heart the other day, as she lay beside her man while he lay dead. It might not have been her man and it might have just been coincidence that she was lying there but for
- [A bit of shine](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-bit-of-shine/) - Yes it's a bit of a plug but I would never do this unless I thought it deserved it. It's usually a really hard job cleaning the hull of Serenity II but what makes it worse is that she's white and you can see every single mark but after a bit of research on the
- [Serenity III and the MCA](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-iii-and-mca/) - Serenity III has been down at Amble boat yard for a little while but now she is back in Seahouses and raring to go for the season. While she was at Amble the MCA did her out of water inspection. This is when the MCA come to the boat and inspect the hull for any
- [Iceland 2017](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/iceland-2017/) - I went to Iceland last year and the weather was so dreadful I hardly took a picture but this did not put me off as I could see what it had to offer and I was determined to go back. Fast forward to this year and what a difference. I went with a friend who
- [You Tube](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/you-tube/) - We have had a YouTube channel for a while now but have never really used it as much as we should have, so we will be uploading a few more videos this coming year. Now you will have to bare with me as its the first time we have done this and we are very
- [Serenity's first engagment.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenitys-first-engagmen/) - A young couple got engaged on the Inner Farne the other week and it was really lovely to see. After being together for 9 years Luke decided it was time to kick himself up the ass and propose. Ruth really loves the Farnes so this was the perfect place to get on one knee. Myself
- [Episode 2](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/episode-2/) - We have updated our YouTube channel again. Its been a mixed few weeks and we are slowly getting our heads into vlogging and editing side of things. We know we are far from the best but we are learning all the time and these days people seem to be watching YouTube a lot now. We
- [Big Diggers](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/big-diggers/) - We had some big diggers and trucks at the harbour a few weeks ago and they are really impressive to see. They were here to clean the harbour as its been over 3 years now since it was last cleaned and it really needed it. The seaweed was stopping some of the boats as they
- [Life on board Serenity 2](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/life-on-board-serenity-2/) - We have updated our vlog again and this time we show you around Serenity 2. Myself and Andy work on Serenity 2 and we give you a brief view about the boat and what we do for a living. I hope you enjoy it and if you could subscribe you our channel that would be
- [Its that time again](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/its-that-time-again/) - It does not seem to be two minutes ago when the seabirds were arriving and now some of them are leaving. We saw a good few chicks this week and they are really cute too. We also saw a lot of jumplings (Guillemot Chicks) taking that giant leap of the cliff faces into the water
- [Nature is Cruel](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/nature-is-crue/) - Mother nature is very cruel at times and we hardly get bad weather during the summer so when we get big tides combined with strong N.E. winds you just know its all going to go pear shaped. About 2 weeks ago all the Kittiwakes that were doing so well have gone and only the ones
- [A tour of Serenity 3](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-tour-of-serenity-3/) - We have now updated our vlog and I do hope you enjoy it. We would also love it if you would subscribe to our channel and give us a big thumbs up too. If you would like to comment so we can improve things then that would be great and if you have ant questions
- [The end is near](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-end-is-near/) - We are nearly at the end of the breeding season and to be honest I just don't know where it has gone to. The season has been a bit mixed but overall I think its not been bad at all but when the rangers finish crunching numbers we will know for sure. Judging by what
- [That's it for another season](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/thats-it-for-another-season/) - Where has this breeding season gone. It seems to only a few weeks ago since we were getting the boats ready for the start of the season and now the end is in sight. I know we still have a few months to go and all the seal pups will be arriving but I just
- [Booze Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/booze-cruise/) - We did a booze cruise for the locals a few weeks ago and it was a lovely evening for it too. We went up to Holy Island and we were there for two hours and then returned to Seahouses. After the day we had it was the perfect ending to the day. We would love
- [Little and Large](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-and-large/) - Over the years I have seen the Great Skua beating up seabirds for their food and I have heard stories about the picking on other seabirds no matter what size, but I have never witnessed it myself until the other day when I spotted a Great Skua on the water then all of a sudden
- [Cape Canaveral](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/cape-canavera/) - We left St Augustine about 11am and sailed all day and all through the night and arrived in Cape Canaveral about 11am. It was still cold but this time we had not driving rain which made the over night passage a lot more enjoyable. When we arrived at the marina, both boats were moored beside
- [ICW - Intracoastal Waterway](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/icw-intracoastal-waterway/) - One of the main reasons Simon and Kim wanted to go down the ICW and we started at Palm Beach was that their boat draws to much water to go down it any quicker. This was supposed to be the deepest part of the waterway but we later found out that this is not the
- [Govenors Harbour - Bahamas](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/govenors-harbour-bahamas/) - The weather was mixed as we sailed to our next destination and when we arrived we had to take a mooring boy instead of anchoring because the ground was to hard for the anchor to dig into. This is not a problem but it costs and I think we had spent enough lately. Never mind
- [Orcas (Killer Whales)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/orcas-killer-whales/) - On Bank Holiday Monday I received a phone call from my friend Matty about some whales he had seen. Now judging by the sound of his voice this was not the normal whale sightings and I was right as it was an Orca Whale. He was totally buzzing and so pleased to tell me that
- [The start of the season 2018](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-start-of-season-2018/) - The new season has begun and I was already really looking forward to it but the weather reared its ugly head and has not only spoiled it for me but lots of people who have been here on holiday. Yes I have managed to get out some days but other days I have not even
- [New Serenity Catamaran on the it way](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-serenity-catamaran-on-it-way/) - We are very proud to announce our the arrival of our new catamaran "SERENITY" She was built in Canvey Island by Blyth Catamarans and she was transported by road to Amble Boatyard where she will stay for her final fix. We are hoping for about 8 weeks before she arrives at Seahouses, then after that
- [Its nearly over](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/its-nearly-over/) - Its that time of the year again when all the seabirds start to leave and we only have a handful of Guillemots left now and it very noticeable when you can only see bird poo on the rocks. It looks like the white cliffs of Dover but with the smell and this year it has
- [New Arrival](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-arriva/) - We have been waiting for a good while now but she is eventually here and she looks mighty fine too. Yes you guessed it, our new vessel "SERENITY" She is the same hull as Serenity II but a little bit bigger and holds a few more passengers too. There is a few changes from Serenity
- [Roseate Terns](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/roseate-terns/) - I know the Roseate Terns are not on the Farnes but a good friend of mine has worked and studied them for many years now, and I could listen to him for hours and never get bored. The reason I decided to write this blog about the Roseates was because I have just seen a
- [Pole to Pole](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/pole-to-pole/) - Arctic tern's extraordinary pole-to-pole migration has been detailed by an international team of scientists. The researchers fitted the birds with tiny tracking devices to see precisely which routes the animals took on their 70,000km (43,000 miles) round trip. The study reveals they fly down either the African or Brazilian coasts but then return in an
- [Jumpling Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/jumpling-time-3/) - We have noticed lots of Jumplings around the last few days so it will not be long when they take that leap of faith of the edge of the cliffs. Can't wait for it really. Yes I know that when that happens the birds will be slowly be leaving and that will be it for
- [RSPB Filming](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/rspb-filming/) - I was out Wednesday night with two guys from the RSPB filming Artic Terns feeding. I picked the guys up at 7.30pm from The Inner Farne and headed out to find Terns feeding on Sandeels but everytime we stopped they moved to a different area. Getting a little fed up we moved to another area,
- [I belive I can fly](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/i-belive-i-can-fly/) - After a lot of shots trying to get a Jumpling (Guillemot Chick) doing the famous leap of faith, I was so pleased to finally get a few pictures. If you ever want to see this or even try to picture the moment then our Sunset Cruise is the best time to see this and June
- [Just an update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/just-update/) - Its been very quite around the Farnes lately but one or two good birds have been dropping in but unfortunaly I have never been able to see them. We have been getting a good few Guillemots and Puffins hanging around Inner Sound and Staple Sound which is really nice for myself as well as our guests
- [A wee bit of Sunshine](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-wee-bit-of-sunshine/) - Boy we needed a bit of sunshine and some calm seas and we got it this week with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being beauties. We have had some westerly winds lately and if we are going to get any kind of wind, then this is the best direction for us, as we can still get out
- [Sunset Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise-3/) - On Thursday night we did our first Sunset Cruise and we could not have picked a better night for it. At 7pm we picked up our passengers and headed out to the Farne Islands. On our way out we saw over 60 Manx Shearwaters flying north. What a way to start the night. Now the
- [Sunset Cruise 2](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise-2-2/) - Just a few pictures from Saturday night, as we watched the Wildlife, Jumplings and The Sunset Thank you to everyone who joined me. I enjoyed your company very much. Sunset with Holy Island in the background
- [Sunset over Bamburgh Castle.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-over-bamburgh-castle/) - I tried for over a week to get a picture of the sun going down beside Bamburgh Castle and every night a cloud covered it, but it eventually it came out to play. I have taken some pictures with different settings, so if they are rubbish then please let me know where I'm going wrong.
- [Sunset Cruise 5/8/2011](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise-582011/) - Just some lovely pictures from our Sunset Cruise tonight. Thank you to everyone for joining me tonight.
- [Sunset Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise-2/) - Well our Sunset Cruises have started again and we went out on Tuesday 21st May for our first trip of the year. We could not have asked for a better night for it. Calm seas, sunshine and lots of birds. I have a lovely gang with me and we just pottered around slowly. The only
- [Serenity Sunset Cruises](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-sunset-cruises/) - We do Sunset Cruises every Tuesday and Thursday evenings and the last two were just umberliveable and for different reasons. Our Sunset Cruise on Tuesday was the best I have ever seen. Hardly a cloud in sight, the light was perfect and the sea was like a sheet of glass. When I say this I
- [Sunset Cruises](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruises-2/) - The Sunset Cruises are now finished for the year and I must say they are the best trips. In the breeding season we have watched Jumplings (Guillemot Chicks) take that leap of faith. We have had the perfect light for all our photographers that have joined me and most of all we had had some
- [Golden Hour](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/golden-hour/) - We do Sunset Cruises every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm until 9pm(ish) and as the evenings close in a bit quicker every week, but this does not happen until the end of August into September. If you ever think that work gets in the way of a trip out to the islands then this trip
- [Stunning Sunset Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/stunning-sunset-cruise/) - We are back out doing the Sunset Cruises and so far they have not been bad, but Tuesday was beautiful. A big black cloud followed us out but the sun was on our side which was the main thing. We slowly motored around the islands getting the best light on the birds as we could
- [Sunset Cruises](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruises/) - Just to let you all know that our Sunset Cruises have started again and they will be going every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm to 9ish pm so if you fancy a trip to the Islands going the Golden Hour then please give the booking office a call on 01665 721667 or mail me at
- [Sunset and Storms](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-and-storms/) - Its taken a long time, but on Tuesday and Thursday evening during our sunset cruises, we had the best sunsets of the year and to top that off we had flat calm seas, good company and we watched the last of the jumplings take that leap of faith. I didn't want to go home as
- [Sunset Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise/) - Just a quick post to let you all know that we have started our Sunset Cruises once again and they will be running every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 to 9pm until mid September. As the season goes on the trips will depart a bit quicker each week as the nights will be drawing in
- [Sunset Cruise 2017](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise-2017/) - We have now finally had our last sunset cruise for the season and boy was it a beauty. We had finished a week ago but the weather was not the best so when we saw the forecast for Tuesday we decided to give it another go and hopefully we will finish with a bang. This
- [Two more days added to our popular Sunset Cruises](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/two-more-days-added-to-our-popular/) - We have been doing the Sunset Cruises for a few years now and they have become more and more popular so we have decided to add a few more dates to our schedule. We don't want to over do it but we have added to extra days so I hope this fits in with your
- [Sunset and Skuas](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-and-skuas/) - During our sunset cruise on Wednesday 8th August, we stumbled upon a beautiful Great Skua (Bonxie) as we were heading to the Longstone Lighthouse. In fact it was our newest crew member to the Serenity Team, Chris who spotted it and causally asked me what was that bird eating. As I glanced over I saw
- [Harbour Porpoise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/harbour-porpoise/) - Its been a mixed week with the weather but it's been a great week for Harbour Porpoise. We have seen them everyday this week. The Harbour Porpoise is one of the smallest of marine mammals and is quite hard to spot with it being so small. The dorsal fin, tail fin and back are dark grey
- [Over 100 White Beaked Dolpins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/over-100-white-beaked-dolpins/) - On a trip out a few weeks ago a customer said that he had over 100 Dolphins following him and he had put it on You Tube. When I seen the video I could not believe it so I had to let you all see it to. He seen them about 5am in the morning
- [Dolphin Encounter](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dolphin-encounter/) - Sunday 4th November was just a stunning day, with flat calm seas and beautiful sunshine. I was out with divers for the day and seal diving was top of the agenda. Having found the best place to dive, I dropped them in, then all of a sudden the seals disappeared. At first I thought I
- [Dolphin Week](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dolphin-week/) - Sunday 4th November was just a great evening with the Dolphins and to be honest I thought I would never see them again but this week I have seen them on 3 separate occasions and I must say you can never get tired of them. On Friday I was on my way out with divers
- [Mother's Day Weekend](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mothers-day-weekend/) - I think the weather this weekend was fitting to all those mothers out there. It was beautiful and calm. Both days were outstanding but both different in what we saw. Thousands of Guillemots have arrived and look very settled too. The nations favorite, the Puffin has returned and looks as beautiful as ever. The Shags
- [Easter Treats](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/easter-treats/) - Its been typical Easter weather over the last four days, but we have been able to get out and about which is the main thing. The only thing we did not have this weekend is snow but its been freezing enough to feel like its going to snow. The icing on the cake this weekend
- [Bottlenose Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins-4/) - We got the Bottlenose Dolphins again the other morning and they put on a little show for me. Not alot more I can say really....
- [40+ White Beaked Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/40-white-beaked-dolphins/) - Continued from the Not 1 but 5 Minke Whale blog... We headed a little further out after seeing the last Minke and we passed 2 Sooty Shearwaters a few more Manx Shearwaters and then nothing. We only saw a few passing Gannets but that was it, until we had 2 White Beaked Dolphins arrive from
- [Common Dolphins 17/11/2013](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/common-dolphins-17112013/) - This blog should have been out a week ago but I suppose it better late than ever. Anyway last Sunday (17th) I was on a 1.5 hour trip around the Farne Islands when my friend Ron gave me a shout saying that he had seen 2 dolphins at the Blue Caps. I was nearly at
- [Bottlenose Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins-3/) - Yesterday myself and a few guests were lucky enough to see about 50 Bottlenose Dolphins just south of Seahouses. I got a call from a friend who was hauling his pots to say that he had dolphins around his boat so we steamed towards him. Just a little bit past him there they were and
- [Bottlenose Dolphins again.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins-again/) - Iv'e been very lucky this week and had the same pod twice in a week. It was Thursday afternoon that they were spotted again and this time in the middle of Staple Sound and they were there for more than 3 hours. Nearly every boat in the harbour got a chance to see them and there
- [Bottlenose Dolphins Pictures and Video.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins-pictures-and-video/) - Once again we have been honoured with these beautiful mammals around the Farne Islands and yesterday they returned and put on a great show. Toby my brother called me to say they had them at the Inner Farne so I asked the guests if they would mind if we missed out the Longstone Lighthouse and go and
- [White Beaked Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/white-beaked-dolphins-2/) - On Tuesday we had just picked up from the Inner Farne and as we got around the corner to head home some other boats were going north. I realized that they must have had the Bottlenose Dolphins again but when I arrived I was gob smacked to see that they were 4 White Beaked Dolphins.
- [Dolphins 16/06/15](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dolphins-160615/) - On Tuesday we were on our landing trip to the Inner Farne when I noticed another boat going really slow and in a place you would not expect him to be doing it. My first thoughts were, what's he seen and as I looked through my bins I noticed a dolphin jump clean out of
- [Risso's Dolphin and Sunset](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/rissos-dolphin-and-sunse/) - On Wednesday evening we had the boat ready to go for our sunset cruise and with all the guests on board the boat we headed out of the harbour and towards the islands. My crewman Chris was chatting to the guests while I steered the boat to the islands. When Chris came back into the
- [Fansastic Season 2018](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/fansastic-season-2018/) - All I can say is Wow, what a season. The sea gods have been really kind to us this year and this season blew everyone away with calm seas, very clear waters and lovely weather. Yes we did not have the heat that everyone else had but I'm not complaining one bit as it was
- [Dolphins again 20/06/15](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dolphins-again-200615/) - As I was in the shop on Saturday morning buying some milk for a cuppa when I received a call from Ron saying that there was Bottlenose Dolphins just outside the harbour. I quickly paid for the milk, jumped back into the van and dashed down to the harbour. I was moored on the outside of Ron
- [White-beaked Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/white-beaked-dolphins/) - We were just about to pick up our guests from the Inner Farne the other day when I noticed a few other boats going the wrong way. When I looked through my bins I noticed they had dolphins around their boats. Itching to get across and see them I was praying our guests would come
- [Bottlenose Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins-2/) - I have never blogged about the dolphins so far this year as we have seen them loads and I thought that everyone might get a bit bored of hearing about them. While on the boat the other day someone asked me if we had seen the dolphins this year. When I replied yes, they said
- [Bottlenose Dolphins Videos](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins-videos/) - I have put together a couple of Bottlenose Dolphins clips that myself and Andy was fortunate enough to capture a few weeks ago. The dolphins were just outside the harbour and slowly moving south towards Beadnell, so we had an hour before we had to pick our first guests. The second to left the harbour
- [Dolphins and Dunstanburgh Castle](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/dolphins-and-dunstanburgh-castle/) - We do Sunset Cruises every Tuesday and Thursday from May until mid Sept but so far this year it has not been the best. What we tend to do is slowly cruise around the Farnes, seeing all the seabirds and seals and the light is perfect at this time of day for photography, but this
- [Crazy amount of dolphins and crazy weather](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/crazy-amount-of-dolphins-and-crazy/) - We have updated our vlog and this time its all about the dolphins.We have seen loads of Bottlenose Dolphins this year and at one stage we were seeing them nearly every other day. While I write this blog its been about 12 days since we last saw them so we are due a sighting soon
- [Bottlenose Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bottlenose-dolphins/) - We have been seeing lots of bottlenose Dolphins again this year and it does not half give you a thrill. I never tire of seeing them and it gives our guests an extra special treat they are not expecting. I had a tear in my eye the other day when I little boy was brought
- [What a season 2013 was..](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/what-season-2013-was/) - When I started to think about this blog more and more things came into my head and I have to say this has been the best year for me personally, but a cracking year all round. We started the year of with dreadful weather and we struggled to get the boats ready for the new
- [Mixed Sightings](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mixed-sightings/) - Its been a good few weeks around the Farne Islands with lots of things happening. The weather has been very kind to us, and we have been able to get out everyday which is always good. Now we are lucky enough not to have to much rubbish around the Farnes but we do come across
- [What a year 2014 was.....](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/what-year-2014-was/) - What a great year for being on the water 2014 was and I'm hoping and praying it is the same for 2015. The year started with some dreadful weather but luckily for the people living in Northumberland we never really had it as bad as the guys on the south coast. I always remember watching the news
- [Red-Billed Tropicbird](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/red-billed-tropicbird/) - I grabbed a quick weeks holiday before the season really gets going, and I took myself across to Cape Verde once again. Over the last few years I have been lucky to meet some really nice people and got to know some good little places to go to bird and a few boat trips thrown in
- [Cape Verde Shearwater](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/cape-verde-shearwater/) - While I was in Cape Verde at the end of March this year I decided on another boat trip in the hope of seeing some whales or dolphins but it was never the outcome. What I did see was a few shearwaters flying past the boat and I asked the skipper if he could change
- [Pelagic Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/pelagic-trip/) - Well we had our first Pelagic Trip today and we could have not asked for a better day. We headed out at 10.30am with the sun shinning and a little S.W. Wind, we decided to go south along the coast as the wind was a little chilly and I thought if we have an hour
- [Let the adventure begin](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/let-adventure-begin/) - Over the next few weeks I will not be posting about our adventures around the Farnes but I will be posting about my adventures from another boat. I have been lucky enough to be given the chance by my family to join another family on their yacht sailing from Charleston USA to the Caribbean. I
- [Nearly ready to sail.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/nearly-ready-to-sai/) - We have been working really hard over the last few days getting the boat ready to sail and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. The boat is polished, the hull is cleaned, anchor winch switch is fixed and lots of little jobs being done now before we set sail
- [Here we go....](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/here-we-go-2/) - The day had finally arrived, and we only had a few jobs to do before we set sail. We topped up the boat with fresh water, did the final checks on the engines etc and paid our dues to the marina. All Kim, Simon and Sienna had to do was to say goodbye to their
- [St Augustine](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/st-augustine/) - After a good night’s sleep, we awoke about 5.30am and start the generator and engine so it could tick over nicely before we headed out into the Atlantic once again. The rain was still pelting down, and the wind was still there but we needed to get down the coast in daylight. We steamed out
- [Palm Beach](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/palm-beac/) - After a great time in Cape Canaveral we left and headed south toward Palm Beach. The sun was out, the sea was calm and it was much better weather than we have had on previous sails. We even put the main sail up but that was a mistake as the wind just dropped so much
- [Fort Lauderdale - Florida](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/fort-lauderdale-florida/) - We arrived in Fort Lauderdale around 11am and the weather was much better than it was further north, but I suppose we were in the sunshine state of Florida. When we were got close, two lads were waiting to catch our ropes and once we were moored, we went over to help Michael moor up
- [Sailing to Bahamas](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sailing-to-bahamas/) - As dark approached all we could see were the lights of Miami as we headed out to sea. We were going to be at sea for two days so we were hoping the weather was going to behave itself and we would get there in good time with no hick ups at all. The lights
- [Wind, Rain and Sunshine - Bahamas](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/wind-rain-and-sunshine-bahamas/) - We never left the boat for 2 days while the wind blew up to 40 knots, the rain came down so fast that it filled up an empty bucket in a few hours but we did not let it dampen our spirits. I was reading a book about the youngest girl to sail around the
- [Swimming Pigs and Thunderball Grotto - Bahamas](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/swimming-pigs-and-thunderball-grotto/) - We sailed to Cape Eutheran Marina and stayed for the night. This was just a short stay as we had some washing to do and it was a little close to see the swimming pigs. It was a very nice island and the marina was lovely to but we all wanted to see the pigs
- [Adventure Begins Again.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/adventure-begins-again/) - If you can remember in an old blog post, I was lucky enough to be invited onto a yacht called Britican, to sail from Charleston to the Bahamas about this time last year. Well the same family has invited me back onboard their 56ft Oyster mono hull. Yes I know I'm used to catamarans but
- [Bye to the Browns and hello to the Douglas's](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bye-to-browns-and-hello-to-douglass/) - As Kim, Simon and Sienna gathered their clothes together ready for the flight back to the UK, they realised that they did not have any winter clothes onboard the boat. They looked at each other and said "its going to be freezing". I could not help myself and said, I have a warm woollen hat
- [Last Winter Tour](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/last-winter-tour/) - Firstly i would like to say thank you to everyone that joined me on our last winter trip, and sorry about the delay in getting my blog updated. We picked up at 10.30am on Saturday morning headed out of the harbour with woolly hats and thick coats. After an amazing week with flat
- [Great mixture wildlife](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/great-mixture-wildlife/) - Well it was just a beautiful day today. Blue sky's, flat calm seas, lovely customers and a good mixture of wildlife. As we slowly steamed towards The Farne Islands, we hardly got a 100 yards out of the harbour entrance when we approached 5 Golden Eye's, 4 Females and 1 Male. Great little start to the day. On arriving at The Scarcar Rock, 6
- [No two days are the same](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/no-two-days-are-same/) - Only a few 1000 Guillemots a day ago over 10,000+ today. Loads of Razorbills today as well. We counted over 50 on the Inner Farne cliff face alone, and 84 in total. The weather was a real mixture today with a strong north west wind this morning which made i really cold and then turned out beautiful. We have had 4
- [Getting busy now.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/getting-busy-now/) - What a beautiful week its been so far. With flat calm sea's, beautiful sunshine and thousands of birds. Since Saturday the Puffin numbers have risen day by day, Guillemots are in the thousands, Razorbills are starting to pair off and the kittiwakes are back on the cliff faces. On Saturday we headed out to Holy
- [Things are starting to settle.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/things-are-starting-to-settle/) - Well its been a lovely day at The Farnes today, even though the S.E. Wind picked up towards the end. The Puffins are coming back in the thousands and yesterday we saw 2 pairs at the Wideopens and a pair at Gun Rock mating in the water. One pair were at it so much that
- [Amazing April](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/amazing-apri/) - Well its been just a pleasure to be out on the sea, around The Farne Islands over the last few weeks. We had a few days of fog which was very frustrating, but other than that we can't complain at all. The Puffins are busy flying back and forward gathering nesting materials for their burrows. Lots of Shags are
- [April Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/april-update/) - We had our first Shag chick hatched on The Inner Farne Lighthouse cliff on April 29th, now a clutch of 3 in one of our earliest nests. With the first eggs hatched, lots more will continue to follow. At least 2 Mallard clutches have hatched, with 1 clutch of 7 ducklings seen on The Inner
- [Hard Hat](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/hard-ha/) - Well it's Hard Hat time as those Arctic Terns are now starting to dive bomb. They have lots of eggs spread all over the walk way as you head up to the top of the island. If anyone is going to the islands over the next month or two please be careful were you put your
- [Lucky Lad](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lucky-lad/) - As I left the house early on Wednesday morning to move the boat out of the harbour because of the low tide I decided to go to The Kettle at The Inner Farne to anchor up. After cleaning the boat I got the opportunity to have a look around the Inner Farne. I grabbed my camera and jumped aboard the zodiac and headed over
- [Great end to September](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/great-end-to-september/) - It has been a beautiful week around the Farne Islands and Seahouses this week. The sun has shone all week,the sea's have been calm and the birds have been good. On Monday we saw our first female Long-tailed Duck on the north side of Big Harcar. We also saw 5 Arctic Skua's flying north throughout
- [Summer/Winter Wildlife Tour.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/summerwinter-wildlife-tour/) - It was our 2nd Winter Wildlife Tour today and what a day it was. You would never think it was November with the weather the way it was. The seas were calm and the sun was glistening of the water and with a little breeze coming from the south I knew we were going to
- [Seal Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-trip/) - On Saturday 10th November we had our 2nd Seal Photography Trip and it was a beautiful day. The light was perfect for photography and I was praying it would stay that way. After a few hours on the Island the gang boarded the boat for our tour around the Farnes before heading home. As we
- [Happy New Year.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/happy-new-year/) - Happy New Year and I would like to thank everyone who has either sailed with me last year or just read my blog. It's been a while since I have blogged as I have hardly been out around the Islands during December. The seas have been really rough and we all know how much rain
- [Velvet Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/velvet-day/) - It was a beautiful day yesterday and I was heading out to the Farnes in the afternoon. I was down the harbour early to put some paint on the boats before I went out, but the boat was frozen. I asked Peter to boil the kettle so we could melt the ice and dry the
- [Long-tail Ducks and Big Seas](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/long-tail-ducks-and-big-seas/) - This is just a quick blog to say we had a nice Long-tailed Ducks in the harbour over last weekend when the weather was rough and they were back again today. I also got some nice pictures of the seas, and Goldeneye's sheltering in the harbour. Even my 14 month Archie was feeding the Eider
- [Long-tailed Ducks](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/long-tailed-ducks/) - After my last post I decided to head I needed a break and headed to the sun for a couple of weeks. Now I'm back, refreshed and ready to go. I've been out a few times over the last few day's and the weather has been just stunning. The Guillemots have returned in the thousands
- [Tufted Duck](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tufted-duck/) - I have only seen a Tufted Duck in the harbour a few times but they are really nice to see. When I got back today it was still there so I grabbed a few pictures in different types of light and I was very pleased with the outcome. Here's my Tufty and the colours are
- [Mallard Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mallard-update_15/) - Well our Mallards are doing really well. They are growing up very quickly and it will not be long before they fly the nest. So to speak. They have become a part of the family and the kids just love them. Joan is so proud of them and really pleased with herself that they are
- [We've had it all.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/weve-had-it-a/) - Over the last few weeks things have been busy around the Farnes. We have had T.V Crews filming, Star stuck Rangers, Chicks appearing for the first time, Cliff Counts, Beautiful weather and Calm Sea's. What more could you ask for in the day to day events around the Farne Islands. Where do I start......Well I
- [Grey Phalarope](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/grey-phalarope/) - On Sunday the rain had stopped and the sun was shining so after a call from a friend I decided to go across to Stag Rock at Bamburgh to see the Little Gulls and the Grey Phalarope. As I go there this little beauty turned up and put one really good show. It was a
- [Poor Female Eider Duck](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/poor-female-eider-duck/) - We were anchored at the Inner Farne the other day enjoying at hot cuppa and a lovely sandwich when myself and Andy (my crewman) noticed a few male Eider Ducks chasing a female. This is not unusual at this time of the year as most seabirds have already mated and are either on eggs or
- [The Big Lift](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-big-lif/) - With Serenity III back in the water and already working it was not long until the rest of the boats were back in the water too. On Monday 3rd April we had the crane booked to come and lift our other boats back into the water but before that we had the final touches to
- [First Winter Birdwatching Tour - Sat 6th November](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-winter-birdwatching-tour-sat-6/) - We couldn't have picked a better day to start our first season of Winter Bird & Seal tours around the Farnes and Holy Island, bright sunshine, calm seas and big Northumberland skies made for a great backdrop to the day and the wildlife didn't disappoint either. Using Serenity II our purpose built catamaran we headed
- [Grounded!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/grounded/) - A combination of weather, high seas and tides means that no trips will get out this weekend. Shame as the lads on The Farnes have been recording good numbers of Little Auk this week with 352 passing on Wednesday. There are sure to be some stragglers, often found in Staple Sound between islands, hopefully some
- [Winter Wonderland](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-wonderland/) - As the sea's have been a bit rough over the last week or so and what with being in bed with man's flu i needed to get out but wait a minute what's this white stuff. As we all know the snow has hit the North East for the first time in 17 years in
- [IS IT A GOOD SIGN OR NOT!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/is-it-good-sign-or-no/) - After a well rested holiday i returned home to the cold, burst pipes and instead of waking up in the morning and putting my flip flops on, it was the long johns. Never mind at least i was going out to the islands with a few customers. I started the boats engine's, cleaned the decks
- [1st Winter Wildlife Tour 2011/12](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/1st-winter-wildlife-tour-201112/) - I watched the forecast with anticipation this week as we had our first Winter Wildlife Tour on Saturday and I was praying for good weather. God must have heard me as the weather was great. We had a little wind from the north but nothing to worry about. With all the guests on board we left
- [Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-auk-5/) - The Little Auk has arrived at the Farne Islands over the last few weeks and number are starting to build slowly. These small seabirds are beautiful but sometimes hard to spot in the waves, but once you get your eye in your sorted. It always helps when you get one resting in the calm water
- [First Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-little-auk/) - On Saturday I was near the Longstone Island when I spotted my first Little Auk of the year. After not seeing them for a long time you tend to forget how small the are and nippy they can be. Everytime I pick the camera up to take a picture of it, splash it was gone,
- [Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-auk-4/) - Over the past few day's we have had a good few Little Auks passing the Farnes. I have to say I do love these little birds and they are half the size of Puffins. When some of our guests have seen them they just go ahhh, and for some reason they are right, as they
- [Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-auk-3/) - I have seen a single little auk over the last few days and I must admit I love these little fella's. Last year was not a very good year for seeing them around the Farnes and I think there was only 12 reported for the year, and this year so far there has only been a
- [Little Auk](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-auk-2/) - I seen my friend Gary driving along the pier this morning to have a look through the Gulls and of course have another look for the Black-necked Grebe, but it was another bird today that stole the show. A Little Auk was in the harbour and it was showing really well. It was feeding near the steps at the end of
- [Grey Seal Trip 23rd November](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/grey-seal-trip-23rd-november/) - We did a Grey Seal landing trip on Sunday 23rd to the Longstone Island and the weather was good until the wind picked up later on. We steamed out towards the Farnes and I had to go back to Knocks Reef to see if the Grey Phalarope was still there but sadly it was not. We
- [November Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/november-update/) - So far it has been really good throughout November and we have still been getting out on the water which is really good for the time of the year. We are still seeing loads too and with the seal pupping season in full swing now its still worth going out. We have seen a good
- [Jumplings](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/jumplings/) - Some people know this but others don't. Guillemot chicks are called Jumplings. Guillemots lay a single large egg on the bare rock. Almost everyone is a different in it's colour and pattern, and this enables the birds to recognize the egg in the dense groups around the islands. It's also round at on end and pointed at
- [As most birds leave others arrive.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/as-most-birds-leave-others-arrive/) - After a mixed breeding season we are now near the end. The winter seems to drag on at times, but the summer just seems to fly by. Not that it has been must of a summer really. We had to contend with westerly winds day after day, rain, gales and sun. Mind the sunny days
- [2 day's of great birds](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/2-days-of-great-birds/) - We had a great day on Tuesday and Wednesday, with lots of birds passing. Yesterday we saw a male Peregrine hunting a blackbird near Staple Island. It was fascinating to watch this beautiful bird doing what it does best, but this time it did something that I have never seen before. It hit the Blackbird with
- [Getting Settled](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/getting-settled/) - Today was the first time I have noticed all the birds starting to get settled and all we need now is for the weather to behave itself and let our birds get one with the job and put smiles on many a face. The Shags are building their nests now. Birds are pairing off and
- [Jumpling Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/jumpling-time-2/) - Over the last few days I have noticed gaps in the rocks from were all the Jumplings (Guillemots Chicks) have been. On our Sunset Cruises the noise has been defining, from the Dad's calling the jumplings and the mothers encouraging the chicks to jump, hence the name Jumplings. It is a fantastic sight to witness.
- [Geese and Guillies](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/geese-and-guillies/) - I was on the first trip of the day and I was in the middle of my speech when Andy, my crewman stopped me to say that he has just seen a Guillemot Chick on the cliff face but its really big. The microphone was dropped and the bins were grabbed to see what he
- [Farnes Update 9/05/2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/farnes-update-9052015/) - Since my last post the weather can't seem to make its mind up. Glorious one minute and then freezing the next. Flat calm seas and then rough. I just want it to get settled now so we can enjoy good days on the water and our guests don't have to be wrapped up to the hilt.
- [Eggs are hatching](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/eggs-are-hatching/) - Over the last few days some of the eggs have been hatching around the Islands, with the first Guillemots being spotted on Staple Island the other day. We have Eider Duck chicks now leaving the Farnes and we saw the first ones make it back to the harbour the other day but unfortunately they did not make
- [The Jumplings are Jumping](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-jumplings-are-jumping/) - Today you could hear lots of Jumplings (Guillemot Chicks) calling and on our last trip of the day we saw our first chick leave the Staple Island and head out to sea with its dad. I was amazed to see this so quick but if you are ready to go then there is nothing we
- [I believe I can fly](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/i-believe-i-can-fly/) - On our trip the other day we were at the Brownsman Island when we saw a couple of jumpling just about to take that leap of faith, but as we looked around there was not just a few, there was quite a lot. We watched one after another jump of the cliff faces. Some were
- [Seabirds Departing](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seabirds-departing/) - It's that time of the year again when all our seabirds start to depart. Over the last few days we have seen massive gaps on the cliff faces where the Guillemot's used to be and even though the weather was rubbish today you could see loads of jumplings around. I don't really like this time
- [Nearly the end](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/nearly-end/) - It's arrived at that time of the year again when all our breeding seabirds leave the Farne Islands. In a way I don't really like it and if it was up to me they would stay here all year long, but I know that's never going to happen. I suppose that's what makes the Farnes such
- [Farnes Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/farnes-update/) - I eventually got out the other day and I was pleased to do so, as I have never been out for weeks and weeks and it was doing my head in, so a farnes fix was just what the doctor ordered. Andy and myself got all the checks done, boat cleaned and then we moved
- [Time to Jump](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/time-to-jump/) - Well it's that time of the year again as the Guillemot chicks are starting to jump. On Tuesday evening, during our sunset cruise we watched the chicks take that leap of faith of the cliff faces and into the water. I know I have said this before but for those who don't know or those
- [New Life](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-life/) - The noise is unreal at the moment from all the seabirds and the noise level has increased as the chicks are calling at the top of their voices too. Its great to see new life at the Farnes and doing so well too but as I write this blog the seas are terrible and it
- [Guillemots Galore!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-glore/) - Over the last 2 days we have seen 5000 Guillemots each day at The Farne Islands. Its is a great sight to see but i still wonder if these birds are telling me something. Its very early to be seeing these birds and i and noticed that a lot of the Geese are flying north
- [Guillemots have landed](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-have-landed-2/) - Popped out to the islands today with a last minute booking and was amazed by the amount of Guillemots we saw and suprised that the birds were only on Staple Island and not any other of the islands. I know they go back to the same spot every year but why just Staple Island. Never mind it
- [Weird Bridled Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/weird-bridled-guillemo/) - We have had beautiful weather over the last few days and it looks to continue for a while. On one of trips we encountered a weird Guillemot. As i was doing my speech along the west cliff face at the Brownsman Island i noticed a Bridled Guillemot with a yellow bill. I quickly grabbed my camera and rushed
- [Guillemots Egg](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-egg/) - On Thursday it was just beautiful day and as the sun glistened of the water and everyone started to put their suncream on, the Kittiwakes were hoping for a little bit of shade, but there was not going to be much chance of that. Along the same cliff face we noticed that an egg was just sitting there
- [Guillemots steal the show.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-steal-show/) - Its has been amazing week so far with flat calm sea's and beautiful sunshine and I just hope it continues to be honest. All the boats are now painted and ready for the season to get started. I know I've been out all winter but it's just nice to see the sun shining and the
- [Black Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-guillemo-3/) - Over the last week we have had a Black Guillemot lingering around the Inner Farne and every time I've tried to see it, it decides to hide. I even popped out the other morning to see if I could find it but without any success. I thought my chance had gone as it was not
- [Tystie (Black Guillemot)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tystie-black-guillemo/) - I have been out around the Islands over the last week or so which has been really nice as the weather has been nice and the seas have been calm. On Saturday 5th at about 1pm, I was just about to steam across to the Inner Farne when I noticed a wintering Black Guillemot resting
- [Guillemots have landed](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-have-landed/) - I was out on Thursday and I was amazed by the amount of Guillemots that had arrived. We saw loads on Wednesday flying in from the North Sea, but I did not except as many as I saw on Thursday. I had felt my camera at home so I decided to give it a go
- [Black Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-guillemo-2/) - It was a lovely day at the Farne Islands today and it's the first time I have seen the sun in weeks. Lots of Guillemots around and we seen 3 Puffins. All in good health to. This time last year the Shags had built their nests, paired off and some had even layed their eggs,
- [Yellow-billed Bridled Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/yellow-billed-bridled-guillemo/) - I know I have done something like this post before but I would love to know how old this Guillemot is as it's a good few years now that I have seen it in the same place. Every year when all the Guillemots get settled I keep on scanning the same area to see if
- [Guillemots on Eggs](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-on-eggs/) - On Saturday we noticed Guillemots on eggs at Staple Island and Brownsman Island and as we looked around we noticed not just one or two but a lot. So there we have it, the season is definitely underway and we only have to wait for the next 40 or so days and we will have
- [Luecistic Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/luecistic-guillemo/) - On Wednesday the 15th June, Andy (my crewman) spotted a Luecistic Guillemot on the cliff at Brownsman Island. Andy got himself all excited that he could not get his words out but he was pointing to the area where the bird was and that's I saw it. I my word, what a beauty. I have
- [Guillemots Gone](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillemots-gone/) - Well it will not be long before all the seabirds are gone and that will be it until next year. At the moment the Guillemots are the ones that have gone first and I don't think it will be long before the other seabirds will follow. When you look at some of the cliff faces
- [Black Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-guillemo/) - What a week we have just had. It all started on the 24th October with a Humpback Whale, then on the 25th a Albino Seal and a Red-Necked Grebe and now a Black Guillemot. I know Northumberland is getting some good birds lately and a Black Guillemot is not at the top of the list
- [Eggs have been spotted](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/eggs-have-been-spotted/) - The Shags and Guillemots are now on eggs. It may only be a few but that's it the breeding season has begun. I'm not sure how the Shag season will be as we have seen lots of dead Shags along the shoreline because of the "Beast from the East" and very unsettled weather after that,
- [New Born Guillemot Chicks are here](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-born-guillemot-chicks-are-here/) - During our Sunset Cruise on Thursday evening we spotted a few Guillemot chicks under the wings of their parents. At first we were not sure but after watching for a little bit she or he moved just enough for us to get a glimpse of the tiny chick underneath her wing. For me this is
- [Leucistic Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/leucistic-guillemo/) - Its been 5 years now since myself and Andy first spotted the Leucistic Guillemot at the Farnes and this year we have eventually found its hiding place. Its taken sometime and its still hard to find at times but what a feeling it is to be able to show our guests this beautiful seabird during
- [Jumpling Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/jumpling-time/) - Its that time again when the Guillemot chicks start taking that leap of faith of the edge of the cliff faces around the Farne Islands. They are known as “Jumping’s”, as they jump of the cliffs and its one the most amusing things to witness. While I think it’s funny and great to see, I
- [Huffing and Puffling](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/huffing-and-puffling/) - When I came down to the boat the other morning I was greeted by a Baby Puffin (Puffling) on the deck of the boat. I was gob smacked it was even there and what on earth was it doing on the boat. I know they are attracted by light and sound but the engines were
- [Pufflings are a coming](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/pufflings-are-coming/) - While we were on a trip around the islands the other we spotted a Puffin with sandeels in it's bill on the edge of the cliff face at Staple Island. I got myself all excited as I knew that if we saw a Puffin with sandeels then there had to be a Puffling or Pufflings
- [Puffins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffins/) - Well the puffins are still here which is great as they seem to leave when the school holidays start so at least the kids get to see them. I think it was about the 27th July last year that they left so i just hope they stay a little longer. The weather has not been
- [Puffins are still here.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffins-are-still-here/) - Well i have never known the Puffins stay as long. We only seen 4 today but they should have gone a good while ago. Mind I'm not complaining though as they are still a great bird to see. I will give it a few more days and they will be gone for good. I will
- [Puffin Watch](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffin-watc/) - Since Saturday we have had a mixture of weather, wind and sightings. On Saturday my brother and i headed out for a trip around the islands, and we encountered our first Puffin of the year resting on the water beside The Wideopens. As we all know they are lots of Puffins around the islands during the season but
- [Puffin Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffin-update/) - Now i know we all need the rain to water our gardens, grow the crops and help our birds but at this time of the year i just do not want the rain at all. Its those little Puffins that are worrying me at the moment, with the heavy showers we have had over the
- [Puffin Update 2](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffin-update-2/) - Well just to let you all know that the Puffins are doing just fine. After our little scare and the burrows being flooded they are all dried out now and we alot of chicks down the burrows now. I have not been lucky enough to see them yet but hopefully soon. Here is a selection
- [Puffin Fight](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffin-fig/) - Its a very busy time at the moment around The Farne Islands. Puffins are coming and going with loads of sand eels in their beaks, and sometimes fights break out. I did not see any sand eels on this occasion, so I don't know what the fight was about but it is usually over females or a good nesting
- [Baby Puffin](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/baby-puffin/) - Puffins are just a beautiful bird and they must be one of the most pictured bird ever. I don't know what it is about the Puffin but they are lovely. When they arrive at the islands we see them more on the water than on the land and as they start to settle they start to
- [They are back.....](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/they-are-back/) - Well the nations favourite seabird is back on the Farnes and its great to see them again. I must admit I do love them, as they just seem to put a smile on my face when I see them and if you know me, then that does not happen very often. Yes, I'm talking about
- [First Puffin of the year.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-puffin-of-year/) - Last Sunday I was on a trip around the Islands with a few customers and a good friend. It was a beautiful day and the seas were calm and as I looked at my friend I could see the smile on his face as we approached the Islands as their were thousands of Guillemots everywhere.
- [Puffin Pictures](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffin-pictures/) - The weather has been a bit up and down over the last few weeks and we have missed a lot of days due to bad weather. I know it's my lively hood and you have to take the rough with the smooth, but when I see some of the people's faces when I tell them
- [Puffintastic](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffintastic-2/) - Since it's the year of the Puffin at the Farne Islands I have decided to show you some of my pictures I have got over the last week or so. I also noticed today that their were less Puffins on the water and more on the Islands and I did see a few Puffins with
- [Baby Puffin (Pufflings)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/baby-puffin-pufflings/) - As the breeding season has finished I wanted to say farewell to the Puffins this year as they had a dreadful start to the season last year with all the rain and the winter was no better. We had big seas, strong winds and by the time they arrived for the breeding season alot of
- [Puffin Power](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/puffin-power/) - Well its been a little while since I last updated you on what's happening around the Farnes so I thought I best get myself sorted out and let you all know. As you can see by the title its just about the Puffins in this blog and the next blog I will update you on everything
- [The Puffins are back.....and lots more](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-puffins-are-backand-lots-more/) - It's been a busy week in Seahouses this week with all shops, cafe's, bar's and restaurants getting ready for Easter, and they are not the only ones. We have had our boats have been inspected by the MCA (Marine Coastguard Agency) for our out of water inspection a few weeks ago and then the in
- [Goodbye Puffins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/goodbye-puffins_11/) - Saying goodbye is always hard, but it’s even harder saying goodbye to our beloved puffins that we have enjoyed watching so much this season. However, this bittersweet feeling comes with a big smile as we have seen this amazing seabird mastering the daily challenges present in their colony life and meeting their achievement of raising
- [SEAL of approval](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-of-approva/) - I had some divers out at The Farne Islands last year and they said it was just fantastic playing with the seals, but it was not until they gave me a DVD of what they filmed last year that I realized what they were talking about. I here lots of stories about divers with the seals
- [Branded Seal.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/branded-sea/) - I was out on a trip with some customers on the 4th October, and when I arrived at the Longstone Island to see the seals, I noticed a seal climbing out onto the rocks, on it's back it looked like it had been in a fight as it was all cut. As I looked through
- [Seal Fight](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-fig/) - Even though the seals love playing with divers and they can stroke them, scratch them and cuddle them, they are wild animals and they will attack you. We have over 1000 pups now and they are just so cute but when it gets to this time of the year you get a chance to see some bloody
- [EYE-light of the year](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/eye-light-of-year/) - I kept my eye on the weather all week and I was hoping and praying for good weather. Everyday I was checking Wind Guru to see what the sea state was going to be like, and after a few days it looked good to go. A quick text message to Alan Hewitt to give the
- [I've got an eye on you](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/ive-got-eye-on-you/) - As we passed Staple Island the other day we noticed a lone seal basking on the rocks. At first we did not take any notice as seals enjoy a bit of sunshine, but then someone asked if we get Grey or Common Seals at the Farne Islands. Mostly we get Grey Seals but only a
- [Seal Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-day/) - The day started after I dropped my little girl of at school and drove down to the harbour. When I arrived at the boat a friend told me that there was a Seal on the harbour beach and could I phone someone to tell them as she was not sure if it was ok. After
- [Sunday's Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/on-sunday-i-went-out-with-few-guests/) - On Sunday I went out with a few guests and we decided to alter our route a little bit. Well I did, but I asked first. We steamed up to Stag Rock to see if we could see any Long-tailed Ducks. As we were getting closer we saw 2 Long-tailed Ducks fly away but as
- [Winter Wildlife Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-wildlife-trip-2/) - We have been trying to do this trip for some while now but it keeps getting cancelled due to bad weather, but on Saturday we decided to give it a go. With all our guests on board we set sail. We had not even left the harbour and we had a female Long-tailed Duck and
- [Lazy Day's](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lazy-days/) - Over the last few days it has been lovely at the Farne Islands but today was the best by far. It turned a little in the afternoon but nothing to complain about. It's been very quiet on the bird front but the Puffins and Guillemots are slowly starting to arrive and we have seen a
- [Blood Bath](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/blood-ba/) - The other day I was out with some guests and we stopped to see the seals. As I was telling them all about the seals I noticed there was a dead seal draped over a rock. I continued with my speech hoping that know one would see it, but unfortunately you could not miss it.
- [Seal Tagging](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-tagging/) - The first seal pup of the year has just been born, so I thought I would post about the seals we see over the year. Now I don't tag seals but I have been taking pictures of the seals over the last few years and trying to get the numbers from the tags to find
- [Seal Pup Trips](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-pup-trips/) - The seal season is now underway with a few pups born already. We are delighted to offer you a chance to see the pups up close with a landing trip onto Staple Island. This trip will be 2.5 hours long with 1 hour on the Island. You will be guided by the National Trust staff
- [Above and Below](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/above-and-below/) - Sir David Attenborough was once questioned..... "Where in the UK offers the best opportunity to capture magnificent nature?" His answer was... "The Farne Islands during the breeding season in spring would be my favourite" When a man like Sir David Attenborough say's something like this it puts a chill down my spine as
- [Seal Pictures](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-pictures/) - The grey seal breeding season has now peaked but we will still have the odd late arrival or two. The National Trust Rangers have now left for the year and they have had an amazing season. Lots of lows but this year more highs. They finished their season by recording all the seals that are born on the
- [Not so Common (Seal)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/not-so-common-sea/) - On one of our trips out we saw a Common Seal on Longstone Island enjoying the sun. Now its not very often you see a Common Seal around the Farne Islands but its less common to see it with all the Grey Seals, as they tend to be on their own. Anyway it was really nice
- [First seal pup of the year](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-seal-pup-of-year-2/) - On my sail around this morning we stopped at the Longstone to see the seals, when I noticed the first seal pup of the year lying on the rocks. Firstly I was gob smacked it was so quick and secondly where it was, as I've never seen a seal pup on that area before. It
- [The last 4/5 weeks](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-last-45-weeks/) - Just a little blog of what I have been seeing over the last 4/5 weeks. The season has now come to the end and I have taken 1 of our boats out for its annual paint but I'm leaving 2 boats in the water for trips out and about over the winter. We have had a
- [Winter Wildlife Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-wildlife-trip/) - I had a few people asking about our Winter Wildlife Trips so I decided put a trip on for Saturday 22nd November and I was really pleased with the response and I was looking forward to it. With the weather changing its mind every two minutes I decided I would take a chance and go for it and I
- [Saving the Seal.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/saving-sea/) - On Wednesday morning I received a call from my friend Andrew Smith, asking if I was down the harbour and if I was, could I give him a hand for 15 minutes. No problem at all I said, so off I went to meet him. He was beside the gun powder hut which is just the south side of the harbour
- [Fantastic Farnes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/fantastic-farnes/) - Boy oh boy the weather has been just amazing over the last few days and if it stayed like this all summer the country would do ok as there would be no need to go abroad. I have hardly had to touch the wheel on the boat this week as its been that clam the boat
- [Sad News](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sad-news/) - I bring you sad news about the two seals that were born on Friday 18th 2015. We looked everywhere today to see if we could find the new born seal pups but after half an hour we gave up. I made quick phone call the National Trust Rangers and found out that they had no
- [Rare Albino Seal](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/rare-albino-sea/) - On Saturday morning I took a gang of divers out to the Farnes and diving with the seals was on top of the agenda. We dived a place called Big Harcar where Grace Darling did her famous rescue all those years ago. Its not a deep place to dive and the seals were everywhere. The
- [Seal Season 2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seal-season-2015/) - The seal season is well underway now and at the last count there was 1,227 seal pups around the islands and that's 102 more than this time last year. On Saturday there was a gap in the weather and he seas were calm enough to get out. With a few guests on board we headed
- [Hungry Seal](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/hungry-sea/) - Andy, myself and a few of our guests spotted a grey seal eating "Lump Sucker" fish. As we watched it for a while, we realised how long its claws where and just how powerful they can be. I remember speaking to former head warden "John Walton" a few years ago about the seals and I
- [Newborn Seal Pups](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/newborn-seal-pups/) - The grey seal pups are starting to arrive in abundance now, and at the last count their was 526 but over the last four days we have had dreadful seas with big waves and we have not been able to get out so fingers crossed the seals and their pups have managed to survive this
- [Humpback Whale](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/humpback-whale/) - On Tuesday 24th October we left the harbour at 10.15am with handful of passengers on board the boat. Its the start of the seal season and children on board were excited to see the new born pups. Saying that I think some of the adults were just as excited as the kids were. The weather
- [Albino Seal](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/albino-sea/) - It started 3 years ago when we first saw this rare albino seal and now I'm starting to get really curious. Where does it come from? Why does it return roughly the same time and the same place for the last 3 years? I have so many questions that need answered, so I need to
- [Not so Common](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/not-so-common/) - When we were on a trip the other day, I was in the middle of my speech about the Grey Seals when Andy (my crewman) tapped me on my shoulder and said there is a common seal over there. I put down my mic and picked up my bins for a look and there it
- [New Arrivals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/new-arrivals/) - Well its that time of the year once again and as we near the end of the season new arrivals are starting to appear. Yes, I'm taking about the new born seal pups. We had a few early ones this year but unfortunately they did not make it but the ones that are starting to
- [Hello World](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/hello-world/) - During our trips on Monday there were a noticeable increase in new born seals on Brownsman, Wames and Staple Island compared to the last few days. We did not get out on Tuesday due to the weather but when we returned on Wednesday we were gob smacked as there was an explosion of pups everywhere.
- [Seals City](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seals-city/) - It was a little quiet on the seal front but all of a sudden there are hundreds everywhere. We have over 300 seal pups now and they are the cutest things I've ever seen. It was beautiful at sea today, so we were able to get the boat really close to the seal pups. We
- [Diving with Seals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/diving-with-seals/) - It's getting close to that time of the year when the seals are starting to gather around the islands as the cows are very heavily pregnant. At this time of the year the seals are very playful with the divers, and they come from far and wide to dive with the seals. They say it's like playing with
- [Just Seals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/just-seals/) - Not alot to say about this blog but here are some pictures I took the other day from one of our trips. Tomorrow it's all about those Little Auks.
- [Playful Seals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/playful-seals/) - I noticed a couple of seals fighting today and the first thing that came into my head was to grab my camera as this was going to be a bloody battle. It was not the battle I expected but it was total play fighting and they were having so much fun doing that they did
- [Kittiwakes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/kittiwakes/) - When you are here everyday you tend to watch every little thing that goes on and looking at all the seabirds around the islands its been a good season so far and the Kittiwakes are no different. I have noticed that some of the Kittiwakes built their nests but never laid one egg. I'm not
- [Perfect Whiskers](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/perfect-whiskers/) - Since it seems to be the in thing at the moment with all the men having beards I thought it would be prefect timing to show you a young bull seal with his perfect whiskers. Okay it is not a bearded seal but he is proud of his young whiskers and with him being so
- [Pupping season begins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/pupping-season-begins/) - Today we not only saw the 1st seal pup on the rocks but we also spotted a 2nd one. Finally the seal season is underway and lets hope it's another good one like last year. A few weeks ago my brother spotted one on the Longstone Island but unfortunately it had pasted away, which was
- [A whale of a time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/a-whale-of-time/) - During our Inner Farne landing trip at lunchtime we were on our way to land when out the corner of his eye Andy saw a Minkie Whale. I quickly stopped the boat and ran onto the deck but it was gone. Typical, and by then all the guests were getting excited too. Not saying that
- [It must be love....](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/it-must-be-love/) - Sometimes you see things around the islands and you have to take a second look. I noticed a pair of shags enjoying each others company on the edge of the cliff face and it caught my attention.... Ahhh and before you say pervert or a pair of shags, shagging it was nothing like that at
- [Black Redstart](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-redstar/) - There has been a cracking Black Redstart hanging around the harbour over the last few days. I eventually caught up with it on Sunday and again today, and it up on a really good show too. I meet up with Gary who had spotted it on my garage roof at the harbour and then it
- [Saving the Shag](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/saving-shag/) - Andy and myself noticed a young Shag with orange twine around its neck. We tried to get it ourselves but every time we got close enough it flew away. Annoyed with our efforts we called in Rangers to see if they could get it. They asked us where it was last sighted of they went. You have
- [First Artic Tern of the year 2015](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-artic-tern-of-year-2015/) - The first Artic Tern has now arrived at the Farnes, so it will not be long before they are all back and then the fun begins. The Artic Tern is one hell of a seabird and it will not be long before they start dive bombing and pecking all you lovely visitor's on the head. This
- [Little Egret](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-egre/) - I received a call on Sunday from a friend asking me if I could come down the harbour as he had seen a bird that he was not sure about. When I arrived I saw a Little Egret in the harbour feeding. This is a first for me in the harbour. We do get them around the area but in
- [Another Seal Pup.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/another-seal-pup/) - Unfortunately my last post about the first seal pup did not end to good, as it was washed off the rocks and did not survive, but today we saw another new born seal pup and this one had very mixed emotion's too. It was not until our second trip out this afternoon that we saw a
- [Pilot Whales](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/pilot-whales/) - I could not help myself and I had a sneaky week away in Cape Verde again. While I was there I booked myself trip on a rib to go whale watching, but I had it my head that the birds would be better as they has never seen any whales for about a week and a half and 2 trawlers had been
- [Bridled Tern](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/brilded-tern/) - Well what a mad few day's it been. I have never had so many phone calls in my life and have never been so tired but it was well worth it as I have been blessed by this beauty of a bird. I have also met some really nice people on this roller coaster ride
- [Bridled Tern on Inner Farne!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bridled-tern-on-inner-farne/) - Northumberland's fifth ever Bridled Tern was found by NT warden Will Smith this afternoon and we ferried over 20 birders out to twitch the beast tonight. The first boat to arrive and land birders and the tern was on the rocks by the landing jetty just waiting to greet us, superb. It put on a
- [Kittiwake Fight](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/kittiwake-fig-2/) - I had dropped the guests of at the Inner Farne the other day and I was in the middle of my sandwich when two Kittiwakes fall of the cliff face and splash into the water. At first I thought it was just an accident until I seen them having as real scrap..By crumbs these birds
- [Good Deed](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/good-deed/) - With all the birds around the Islands at the moment you are always going to see something. The other day we saw a Guillemot in the water going around and around in circles and we thought the worst. It looked like it had a broken wing until we got closer and realized that it had
- [Mallard Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mallard-update/) - It's been over a week now since we have had the Mallard chicks and what week and a bit it has been. We are sadly down to 4 chicks now but they are doing really well. I thought it would have to be me that looks after them but it's been my other half that's
- [Mallard Chicks](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mallard-chicks/) - After gale force winds we have had over the last few day's I've just looked at the weather for the rest of the week and it's looking good, so if your planning to join me this week please get booked as it will be busy. As I have not been to sea over the last
- [Egg Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/egg-time/) - With lots of bird activity going on around the Islands at the moment and I noticed lots of Guillemots are sitting eggs now. We also have lots of other birds on eggs to, but we still are waiting for the Artic Terns and Kittiwakes but I don't think it will be long for them either.
- [Angel of the North](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/angel-of-nor/) - Since it's the year of the Puffin on the Farnes this year I thought I would just post some pictures. Enjoy the pictures and don't forget to join me on Serenity II this year and watch out for some fantastic trips to coming up throughout the year.
- [Yummy](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/yummy/) - On the way out towards the Islands the other day, (When it was sunny) I noticed a group of gulls gathering above the water and thought they must have seen some food to eat but they never dived into the water to get it, and then I saw a seal pop to the surface with
- [Lucky 13](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lucky-13/) - The number 13 is usually unlucky but this time I must say it's lucky. After 13 days at the Farne Islands the Danio is finally of the rocks and is now docked in Blyth harbour. When I think about it there has been alot of unlucky's and lucky's during this whole episode. She was unlucky
- [Day 11 Danio](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/day-11-danio/) - As the seas drop a little bit the salvage guys prepare themselves to tow the Danio of the rocks. They were hoping for Today but I think by the time they have everything in place it will be more like tomorrow. They have had so much bother with trying to get stuff out to the
- [Not Nice](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/not-nice/) - I was really looking forward to seeing my first Puffin of the year but I did not expect to see it like this. This is a little worrying as I only walked half way along the beach at Beadnell and I saw 21 Puffins, 3 Guillemots, 1 Razorbill, 1 Shag and 1 Gannet all dead.
- [Day 6 Danio (Big Seas)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/day-6-danio-big-seas/) - It has been very quite on the updates about the Danio as the weather has just been so dreadful and the guys have not been able to get out to see her. A tug turned up which has just been built in 2012 and is called Sanmar Terninal VII. She can pull 80 tons and
- [Danio Day 3](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/danio-day-3/) - Today was wild and it got worse as the day went on. The salvage guys have got everything in place and they are ready to go the second the weather gives them a chance to get out the her. The winds have come at the wrong time but at the moment it's from the east
- [Danio Day 2](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/danio-day-2/) - Today was calm to start with and then the weather changed when the tide changed. Big seas but blue skies but the gloom was hanging over the cargo ship which is 80 meters long and carrying logs is still high and dry on the rocks just the north side of the Blue Caps. Another boat
- [Ship Wrecked ( Danio )](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/ship-wrecked-danio/) - On Saturday morning I came down the harbour to move my boat when I heard about an 80 meter ship on the rocks at The Farne Islands. To be honest I thought it was all rumors so I went out to have a look. Sure enough their she was high and dry just the north
- [What we do in the winter.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/what-we-do-in-winter/) - Well we all know the weather we have been having over the last week or so and it's causing havoc with my painting. If you think I just sit around during the winter drinking coffee and playing with the kids then think again, (well I do a bit) as we have to do all the
- [Fulmars](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/fulmers/) - About early December I noticed a few Fulmars were back around the Farnes. I do like these birds and when all the Guillemots and Puffins are back they tend to get over looked as there are so many other birds you just can't see them. I think it's the way they glide across the water
- [The CUTE Factor](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-cute-factor/) - Just some of the reasons why the grey seal pups are so cute.
- [Longstone Lighthouse](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/longstone-lighthouse/) - Over the last 3 weeks the Longstone Lighthouse has been having a new paint job and she looks mighty fine. The weather has been good to the lads with only a few days of rain. They have also been doing some maintenance on the compressor. The lads putting the final touches to the Lighthouse and
- [Bonxie (Great Skua)](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bonxie-great-skua/) - On Thursday the weather was beautiful and as we were at the Longstone looking at the seals a Great Skua stopped to pinch some food from a Herring Gull. After its first bill full it decided it wanted a bit more but other gulls were not having any of it. The Great Skua has a
- [Pale Artic Skua](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/pale-artic-skua/) - We had fresh west winds the other day and as we were steaming back to the harbour we noticed a Pale-phase Artic Skua. At first it would not behave itself and pose for the camera but after a while it played the game and I good few shots of it. Enjoy.
- [Mixed Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mixed-trip/) - A few weeks ago when the weather was nice and the skies were blue we done a trip out to see some Minkie Whales, Harbour Porpoise and Seabirds. Unfortunately we did not see any Minkie Whales on the day but two days later we did. We did of course see Porpoise, Sooty Shearwater's, Artic Skua's,
- [Shattered Wheater](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/shattered-wheater/) - As I was sitting outside the harbour the other morning a Wheater landed on the railings of the boat absolutely shattered. You could see it's chest pumping up and down with exhaustion, but what I could not understand was that the shoreline was 50 yards away where it could rest, drink and eat but instead
- [Fish Supper](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/fish-supper/) - Years ago my dad was a fisherman and when my brother and myself used to work for him we saw loads of these types of fish and by crumbs they don't half have some big spikes on their spine and on the gills. We often got one stuck in your hand and you had to
- [Basking Shark](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/basking-shark-2/) - On the 17th Sept at 2.09pm we stumbled across a Basking Shark just south of the Longstone Lighthouse. "Sean", one of the lads who work for me, was looking at a lobster pot buoy to see if we were clear of the rope that was on the surface when he noticed 2 fins on the
- [The Mighty Gannet](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-mighty-ganne/) - I could not help myself today and I decided to go out again to see all the birds. With a handful of guests and a friend to join me we went out in search of the rare bird or a Minkie Whale. On the way out we could see thousands of Gannets in the sky
- [Amazing Sight](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/amazing-sig/) - Today we went out a little to see if we could find some Minkie Whales but we were greeted by over 4000 Gannets and over 50 Sooty Shearwaters. We also saw a few Guillemots, Fulmers, Razorbills and lots of seals. The wind picked up alot as the day went on and the seas started to
- [The Sooty Show](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-sooty-show/) - On Friday the 7th September I got a text to say that their had been a few sightings of Minkie Whales further out from Seahouses. After getting no guests to join me on the first trip we put our time back to 11.30am to see if we could get a few people to view the
- [Leucistic Turnstone.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/leucistic-turnstone/) - On Friday we stopped to tell our guests about the Shags when I noticed a Leucistic Turnstone sitting beside all the Shags. At first glance I had not got a clue what it was but after taking a second look and then getting one of the lads to check it out to we were both
- [Forfarshire](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/forfarshire/) - As the night was beginning to close on one rough September day In the year of 1838, a steamer passed through the Fairway Between the Farne Islands and the coast, on her passage northwards; But the wind was against her, and the steamer laboured hard. There she laboured in the heavy sea against both wind
- [Young Gannet](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/young-ganne/) - We were on the way out of the harbour on Saturday when we stumbled upon a young gannet. We crept closer and closer to the bird but it did not fly away. On closer inspection we could not see any damage to the bird, so I don't really know why the bird did not fly
- [Big Bully](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/big-bully/) - Over the last few weeks we have been seeing a few Artic Skua's passing through the Islands and a few have been stopping of for a rest but unfortunately to far away for some close up pictures. For some reason I really like these birds. I don't know if it's because I don't really get
- [Feeding Frenzy](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/feeding-frenzy/) - While our guests were on the Inner Farne the other day we were drifting on the south side of the Inner Farne enjoying the calm seas and the sun. Which makes a change. I noticed alot of gulls feeding, but as I glanced around their were lots of feeding frenzy's going on. I decided to
- [Reflections](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/reflections/) - This post is all about the reflections. I was just looking through some of my pictures and noticed I had a few with reflections so I have decided to post them. I do hope you enjoy them.
- [Serenity Twitch](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-twitc/) - I received a phone call from the Rangers on the Farnes to say that they had a Rustic Bunting on the Inner Farne. At first I was all excited but then I thought that it was low tide and I would not be able to get out to see it. I jumped into the van
- [Tern Pecked](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tern-pecked/) - The Inner Farne is just a fantastic Island with lots of different types of birds. I know everyone want to see the Puffins but the Artic Terns are just amazing. Yes I know they dive bomb you and it bloody hurts as I have found out many times myself but there is just something about
- [Herring Gull Bully](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/herring-gull-bully/) - As I was finishing my speech the other day I noticed alot of Gulls flying around The Inner Farne so I decided to investigate. As I got around the corner I saw a Herring Gull trying to kill a Kittiwake. It was not nice to see but I could not help myself so I took
- [Little Tern](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-tern/) - Arriving at the Inner Farne the other day, one of the Rangers told me that there were some Roseate Terns on Lady's Path (The rocks on The Inner Farne) but when I looked there was nothing there. Just as I said Oh well next time maybe, 2 Little Terns landed on the beach. With all
- [Icterine Warbler](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/icterine-warbler/) - On Wednesday we had thick fog in the morning but by 10.30am it had burned off. With calm seas and lovely weather I was itching to get out to the Islands. At the end of a perfect day I was told by the Rangers that there was a Icterine Warbler on the Inner Farne so
- [Beautiful Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/beautiful-day/) - It was a beautiful day today which feels really nice to say. The Islands were buzzing with activity today, with birds flying around, grooming themselves, preparing their nests, mating and when you have weather like today it makes it even more special. We saw lots of Purple Sandpipers and Turnstones today which is really nice
- [Bath Time](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bath-time_08/) - Now I know I said I would blog alot more but I need to be out and about around the Farne Islands to get something to blog about. This has been the worst start to a season we have had for many years, and if it's not been strong winds it's been heavy rain that
- [The season starts](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/season-starts/) - The season starts on the 1st April and all of the Rangers have now arrived and have been preparing the Islands ready for the boats and visitors to enjoy the breeding season. We have been operating all winter and had some fantastic trips but we had our boats have been inspected by the MCA today,
- [Guillies Galore](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/guillies-galour/) - As it was the kids holidays this week I was prepared with warm clothes for my long day's at sea, then I sat down to look at the forecast........Yes you guessed it...Strong Winds. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we had our first real northerly winds since Easter last year. Yes we have had a few
- [The Last 2 Weeks](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/last-2-weeks/) - I have been out around the Farne Islands every weekend for the last couple of weeks and to be honest it has been very quite. Last weekend I did see over 100+ Guilliemots feeding on the water beside Staple Island and about 12 Razorbills also feeding at the south end of the Longstone Island, but
- [January 2012 Friday 13th](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/january-2012-friday-13/) - I'm not really superstitious but I just hate Friday 13th. My dad passed away some years ago and that was the 13th and on January 13th I was woken at 3am with my house on fire. The whole family got out safe and sound, but the house has seen better day's. This is one one
- [Survey Work](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/survey-work/) - On Wednesday and Thursday last week, I was doing some survey work for the Government. They did a survey a few years ago but they wanted to go back to the same places to see if anything had changed. It sounds like it was really interesting but after the first few drops with the video camera
- [Sunny Sunday](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunny-sunday-2/) - I woke to beautiful sunshine on Sunday morning and I could not wait to get out to sea. After leaving the harbour for our first trip we arrived at Scarcar Island to see lots of Shags, Turnstones and Purple Sandpipers. The Purple Sandpipers looked stunning in the sunlight so I had to get a picture.
- [Summer Plumage Great Northern Diver](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/summer-plumage-great-northern-diver/) - Friday was just a beautiful day and it started with an amazing sunrise. As I left the harbour you could tell it was going to be a good sunrise so I decided to steam up to the Inner Farne to try and get it coming up over the Island. I did and it was a
- [Great Northern Diver](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/great-northern-diver/) - I went down the harbour at 6am this morning, as I had to move the boat out into the bay as the tides are really big at the moment and it was low water at 9.20am. If I did not go out into the bay I would not be able to pick my customers up
- [Summer's Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/summers-day/) - I was out with divers today, but this gave me a chance to bird watch all day. We were at the Knivestone this morning and as the divers were in the water I watched 96+ Guillemots fly east in an hour. I also saw 2 Arctic Skua's also flying east. The weather was just amazing
- [Winter Tours for 2011/12](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-tours-for-201112/) - As the end of the season approaches we want to let you know that we do operate throughout the winter doing different kinds of trips. Whether you want to see the Seals or take a longer tour around Holy Island. Then please just give a call or mail me as I would love to take you
- [Testing the water](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/testing-water/) - A seal pup was testing the water yesterday but her/his mother was not to far away in case it got into danger. We also saw a pup drinking it's mother's milk Pups are relatively helpless, and rely totally on their mother's milk for the first few weeks. The milk is more than 50 per cent fat, and the pups
- [Red-throated Diver](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/red-throated-diver/) - We have been seeing Red-throated Divers all week, but I have never been able to get a picture, so on Wednesday I decided to go back out at the end of the day, to see if I could get that elusive picture. Everytime I got close they either dived or flew away, but I did eventually
- [Arctic Skua verses Redwing](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/arctic-skua-verses-redwing/) - A couple of Saturdays ago I saw a Arctic Skua attacking a Redwing just the east side of the Longstone Lighthouse. You will have to excuse my pictures as I was a bit to far away, overcast and it all happened very quickly, but you can the action as it happens. The Redwing escaped, but
- [](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/divers-had-wonderful-time-over-weekend/) - The divers had a wonderful time over the weekend. The seals are very playful at the moment. We also have 4 seals pups now, and I will keep on counting them, but I will have to rely on the Wardens for counts later as there are far to many for me to count. Here are
- [Black Tern](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/black-tern/) - We had a lovely Black Tern on Friday and I missed seeing it during the summer so I was pleased to get a chance to see it. We noticed a group of birds feeding just south of the Inner Farne and it was not until we got there that we seen a tern flying around.
- [Ross's Goose](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/rosss-goose/) - I got a call the yesterday on my way home from sea to tell me about a Ross's Goose on Willy Smiths Pond. A little pond beside the road towards Bamburgh. Quick as Flash Gorden I was in the van and on my way to the pond. With my scope in one hand and my camera in the other
- [Amazing Sunrise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/amazing-sunrise/) - We had the most amazing sunrise the other morning that I had to post it. I was very lucky to as a lobster boat passed as I was taking pictures. Enjoy because I certainly did.
- [First Seal Pup of the year.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/first-seal-pup-of-year-3/) - On Tuesday I was sitting on the boat outside the harbour waiting for the tide, when I got a phone call from David Steel telling me that we had our first seal pup of the year, so here is a few pictures.
- [Redshank verses Turnstone](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/redshank-verses-turnstone/) - When I finished work the other day, I was just about to get into the van when I noticed a Curlew over the pier wall. It was probing around the rock pools for some food and I noticed that it would go to any lengths to get some food. There was also a Redshank searching
- [Arctic Skua](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/arctic-skua/) - On Monday we had an Arctic Skua close to the boat on the way home so here is a few pictures of it.
- [Whale Watching Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/whale-watching-trip/) - We have decided to do another Whale Trip this Sunday after the success of last week. We will be leaving Seahouses harbour at 10.30am for a 5 hour trip, taking in Dunstanburgh Castle where there has been lots of Harbour Porpoise sightings lately. After that we will head out to The Farne Deeps which is
- [WHALE OF A TIME (Part 3) Grey Phalarope](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/whale-of-time-part-3-grey-phalarope/) - Continued from Part 2 Look it's a Grey Phalarope. I looked but I could not see the bird for the water. Then all of a sudden I spotted it and it was resting on the water with the Kittiwakes. Grabbing the camera I was just about to take a shot, when up it went and flew away.
- [WHALE OF A TIME (Part 2) Minke Whale](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/whale-of-time-part-2-minke-whale/) - Continued from Part 1 When we get back onto the Helicopter I will get the pilot to have a look around for you and if we see anything we will give you a call on channel 67. I thanked him kindly and off they went. They were only away a few seconds when he shouted on
- [A WHALE OF A TIME (Part 1) The RAF Rescue Team](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/whale-of-time-part-1-raf-rescue-tea/) - We were supposed to doing a Whale Watching Trip last Saturday 10th, but we decided to cancel it due to bad weather and I was so pleased we did as we rescheduled it for Saturday17th and trip and weather were just amazing. We had S.E. Winds on Friday so there was a heavy slow swell in the water, but as the
- [The Little Egret comes and goes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-egret-comes-and-goes/) - The Little Egret has been coming and going for a little while now but it's great to see at the islands. I found out the other day that the area that we have been seeing it has a little fresh water pond on the top but because it's in a dip we can't see it
- [Strong Winds](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/strong-winds/) - Well it's blowing a hooly up here today. I chickened out today and decided today would a good day for jobs at home. Yeah I know I'm a wimp, as Shirley Reed @maniccollie put to me on Twitter. I must be getting wiser or older more like it. As the Lads and Lady (Becky) including Will battle
- [Female Peregrine](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/female-peregrine/) - With strong west winds today we only got out for one trip, but it was worth it as we were given a beautiful display from a female Peregrine flying around Staple Island. She was standing on Kittiwake's nest with the sun baking on her. After watching her for a while we decided to keep going and we would come
- [A Mixed Week.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/mixed-week-2/) - On Thursday there was an old converted dutch barge moored at the islands. She was called The Spirit of Loch Ness and was built in 1930. She looked well for her age. I found out that she has been working as a Luxury Hotel for the last 10 years in the Caledonian Canal. The day
- [Bonxie](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bonxie/) - A single Bonxie flew past the bow of the boat this morning as we were going towards Longstone Island to see the seals and all the waders. This is the first time this bird have been close enough for me to get a picture. We have had a good few passing over the last few weeks but it was
- [Little Egret](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/little-egre-2/) - As I passed Longstone Island on Monday I spotted a Little Egret resting on the grass beside Sunderland Hole, which is where Grace Darling and her Father launched their boat. As the tides are big at the moment, and it was near high tide I could get a good look at the bird. The only problem I
- [Typical Bank Holiday Weather](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/typical-bank-holiday-weather/) - Well you can tell it was Bank Holiday Weekend as the weather changed and the wind picked up. We never got out on Sunday but made it out today. We only did 2 trips as the tide was getting high and we would have lost our shelter from the Islands. It was like seals city
- [600+ Golden Plovers on Longstone Island](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/600-golen-plovers-on-longstone-island/) - Just a few pictures of the Golden Plovers that have been on the Longstone Island lately. I also saw a Mallard with some chicks which seem to be very late. 
- [Arrivals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/arrivals/) - As a charter skipper I want calm seas, sunny and lots of birds but if I got that all the time I would be god. In the real world I have to put up with the British weather. Now its not very often I say this but we could do with a little South East,
- [Ouch!!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/ouc/) - My friends engine was making a funny noise the other day, so he decided to come back to the harbour and get the mechanic down to check it over. The news was not good, the engine was going to have to go to the scrapyard. OUCH, that's going to costs him £25,000. To make it
- [The Queen](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/queen/) - We saw a lovely cruise ship pass last week called Hebridean Princess from Glasgow. I heard romours that the Queen was onboard. Saying that I do live in a small village so you know how story's can go around. I don't know if it's true but if it is, you could tell they didn't know the islands as
- [Causeway of consern needs new solution](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/causeway-of-consern-needs-new-solution/) - This is an article from our local paper The Berwick Advetiser. View from the lifeboat of a helicopter rescue from Holy Island Causeway. Published on Monday 8 August 2011 09:30 YET another car stuck on Holy Island causeway at the weekend has prompted the county council to call a meeting of those increasingly concerned
- [Monster Tides](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/monster-tides/) - Its been a week of big tides and it does not half make life hard. Trying to get into the harbour was bad enough, but when your used to getting close to the rocks to see the birds, and all of a sudden the water has disappeared and you can't get any where near it,
- [Big Sea's](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/big-seas/) - Well you can tell the kids have broken up from school for the summer holidays, as we have got bad weather. At least we had sunshine. So here is some pictures of the waves crashing over the break water.
- [Recent Highlights](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/recent-highlights/) - The breeding season is at the end now, with many birds leaving the islands for their first winter. As our birds leave we are starting to get a few interesting birds to pass by. The first highlight was a Honey Buzzard which drifted pat the Inner Farne on the 18th May and only the 9th
- [Leucistic House Sparrow](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/leucistic-house-sparrow/) - I had a couple of friends on board the boat not so long ago and they said that they seen a white sparrow on Holy Island. The first thing I said was "Did you get a picture". They said no, so I proceeded to take the Michael as they said it was at The Manor
- [Holy Island Tour](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/holy-island-tour/) - When we do our Holy Island Trip we have to work the tides so their is enough water to get the boat into the harbour. As our dates are set for the year we always pray that its good weather. So on Sunday afternoon we had a trip bound for Holy Island for a few hours
- [Tall Ship Returns](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tall-ship-returns/) - Over the last few weeks I have been helping a friend hauling crab and lobster pots. We have been starting at 2.30am and getting finished at 9.30am and then I rush home grab a quick shower, change and dash back down the harbour. It has made it a very long day but the one bonus has been the sunrise's, the birds, a
- [Tall Ship](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tall-ship/) - I was lucky enough the other day to see a Tail Ship passing the Farnes. I was moored in the kettle at The Inner Farne when I first saw this beautiful ship pass, so I let go of the anchor and set of to get some nice pictures. She was called STAVROS S NIARCHOS of
- [Steady As She Goes](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/steady-as-she-goes/) - As someone who enjoys taking photographs (I stop short of claiming to be a photographer), one of the great things about Serenity is the twin-hulled Catamaran. The more trips I've done with Andrew and team the more I appreciate the stability that Serenity offers when trying to capture good images. Whilst landing on the islands
- [Arctic Angels](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/arctic-angels/) - Summer at The Farnes means terns and it's the Arctic Tern that has the biggest numbers and dominates many of the islands including Inner Farne. Arctic Terns are birds of contrast, elegant, graceful almost angelic in appearance, apparently floating across a blue sky. Then they open their mouths and that harsh kree eeer call rasps
- [2 Perfect Days](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/2-perfect-days/) - On Thursday and Friday we had the best weather of the year. Not only was it hot, but we never had a cloud in the sky and with flat calm seas we could not ask for much more. My day started by leaving the harbour at 7am due to the tide, so I steamed up to The Inner
- [What a week!](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/what-week/) - I have never known a month quite like it. Westerly winds nearly every day. If we are going to get any winds then this is the direction we want it, but day after day it just drives you around the bend. Today was the first day that we had no wind and flat calm seas. Yesterday was just a
- [Kittiwake Update](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/kittiwake-update/) - Well I have to take my hat off to those little Kittiwakes, not only did alot of them survive the gales but they have started to rebuild their nests and we also saw a few mating again. This Kittiwake was stamping on the water logged nest to compack it down. A couple of Kittiwakes helping each
- [Lucky Escape](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/lucky-escape/) - A update after the storm. Well at first glance the birds look as though they have managed to brave the storm with only a few casualty's. The Kittiwakes are the ones that everyone was worried about as they nest so close to the waters edge, but after closer inspection they look as though they have made it.
- [70 MPH Winds](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/70-mph-winds/) - It was the calm before the storm and when it came by god did it come. All our thoughts were with the wardens and the birds. It's a critical time at The Farne Islands with all the birds eggs hatching. The one thing that is in favour for the birds is that its a west
- [Before the Storm](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/before-stor/) - Well we had a lovely day on Sunday but with the forecast for 70 MPH winds, we all had the birds in the back of our minds. My daughter Charlie has her sea legs at 4 years old and she keeps pestering me to take her to sea. So on Sunday morning she had her packed lunch,
- [Bearded Seal](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/bearded-sea/) - A rare Arctic Bearded Seal was found along a stretch of Beadnell Bay today. There have been no more than a handful of records of this species in English Waters in the last 100 years. Our next Water, Wildlife & Walking trip on 27th May with Northumbrian Wildlife Tours will offer a unique opportunity to
- [Just Another Day in a Seabird Paradise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/just-another-day-in-seabird-paradise/) - With Britain's eighth Black Scoter lazing off the beach north of Bamburgh we're expecting a few extra visitors over the weekend. With calm seas and many birds back at The Farnes there is plenty to keep them occupied if they decide on a trip across. Today's calm seas offered exceptional views and steady photo opportunities
- [Serenity 1 being launched](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-1-being-launched/) - As well as doing tour during the winter we also have to get the boats ready for the new season. After a lot of maintenance we have finally got the one of the boats ready to go back into the water. At 9am on Sunday morning we lifted the boat with the hoist and headed towards
- [Its slowly getting busy.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/its-slowly-getting-busy/) - After all the strong west winds we have had over the last week or so, things seem to be getting a little bit more settled. The birds are still coming and going, and lots more are still to come, but some of the Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Razorbills and Puffins seem to be settling down now. We
- [Cold Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/cold-day/) - It was really bitter out at The Farne today as the N.W wind. We only just got to the islands and i was frozen but when you see all the Guillemots flying around it soon warms you up. Not a vast amount out their today but enough to keep myself and my customers happy. About 3,000
- [Water, Wildlife & Walking 2011](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/water-wildlife-walking-2011/) - We've just added an exciting and unique new programme for 2011. Working with Northumbrian Wildlife Tours we're pleased to launch Water, Wildlife & Walking 2011 an exclusive combined boat and walking tour of some of North Northumberland's fantastic coastline. Sailing out of Seahouses in the early morning we'll be heading south to the old fishing
- [Fantastic January Day](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/fantastic-january-day/) - The morning may have been cold but it was more than compensated for by the winter sunshine and the incredible array of wildlife around the islands. With calm seas and the attention of many birds increasingly turning to looking their best for the coming breeding season we had some superb views of some of the
- [Winter Dates.](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/winter-dates/) - This is your last chance for our Winter 4 Hour Tour. We have a few dates left so don't delay and pre-book now by calling us and receive a discounted tour price. Enjoy the wonders of Holy Island and The Farnes as some birds leave but others arrive. These will be our last winter tours
- [Spaces for this weekends winter trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/spaces-for-this-weekends-winter-trip/) - I have a few spaces left for this weekends Winter Trip. Come and join me on a 4 hour tour around Holy Island and surrounding areas. Please just call if your interested and i will give you a discount. We hope to see Guillemot's, Golden eye, Teals, Seals, Turnstones and many more. Call Andrew on 07894668093
- [Men at work](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/men-at-work/) - Chris, Martin and myself doing our jobs on the boats as we get closer to the start of the new season. We have covered up the wheelhouse of the dive boat as we are going to fibre glass the whole lot and this will save alot of work during the winter. Yeah.... More birding for me during the
- [The Seahouses Desert?](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seahouses-deser/) - All the action was on the mainland today, one of the few times in the year that all the wardens from The Farnes were keen to get off the islands as a male Desert Wheatear was relocated on the beach just before the end of the last row of seafront houses in the village. This
- [Harbour Porpoise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/harbour-porpoise-2/) - Today was just lovely. I took the boat out into the bay at 7am because of the tide. My first customers were not until 10.30am so i had to sit around for a while but this was not a problem as the sea was like glass. After i had cleaned the boat ready for the
- [](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/blog-pos/)
- [Birds Everywhere](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/birds-everywhere/) - Another amazing day at The Farne Islands. Seas were calm and the sun was shining. Lots of the chicks have been born now and some are really big. The Inner Farne is buzzing at the moment with birds flying everywhere. If anyone has not been before then you must go before all the birds leave.

## Pages

- [Welcome to Serenity Farne Islands Boat Tours](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/) - Inner Farne Landing Trip Morning and afternoon sailings from 1st April to 30th September 2025 More Information & Booking Holy Island Sailings from 7th May to 22nd October 2025 More Information & Booking Puffin Cruise with Seabirds and Seals Morning and afternoon sailings from 1st April to 31st July 2025 More Information & Booking Grey
- [Puffin Cruise with Seabirds and Seals](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/seabird-cruise/) - Puffin Cruise with Seabirds and Seals This Farne Islands tour is approximately 2 hours long and perfect for everyone to view thousands of Atlantic puffins, common guillemots, razorbills, eider ducks, arctic, common, and sandwich terns plus kittiwakes and of course the grey seals. It’s also a chance to view the magnificent scenery of the islands
- [Inner Farne](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/inner-farne/) - Inner Farne This tour sails around all of the Farne Islands then lands on the fantastic diverse wildlife habitat of Inner Farne where St Cuthbert spent the latter part of his life and died there in 687AD. Inner Farne is the largest of all of the Farne Islands and also the most accessible. It is
- [Sunset Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/sunset-cruise/) - Farne Islands Sunset Cruise Every evening during the spring breeding season, departing from 7pm until 9pm (ish!), enjoy the incredible peace and tranquillity of the Farne Islands during an evening cruise. See the wildlife basking in the evening light, watch the jumplings (guillemot chicks) take their leap of faith as they leave their nests. Fingers
- [Holy Island Trip](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/holy-island-trip/) - Holy Island Discover the Magic of the Farnes & Holy Island Step aboard from Seahouses on the first purpose-built, double-decker 15-metre catamaran, designed for comfort, space, and unbeatable views. Your journey begins with a spectacular cruise around the Farne Islands, where you’ll get up close to the bustling seabird colonies and the famous grey seals.
- [Grey Seal and Seabird Cruise](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/farne-islands-sail-around/) - Grey Seals & Seabird Cruise This Farne Islands tour is perfect for all of the family to view the seabirds and superb seal habitats and population of the Farne Islands (depending on the time of year). As we sail around we’ll also experience the magnificent and iconic scenery of the islands and Northumberland’s coastline and
- [Serenity Blog](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/serenity-blog/) - A Race Against Time: How a Dog Was Rescued from the North Sea What began as a normal summer's day operating boat trips around the Farne Islands quickly turned into a dramatic rescue that none of us will ever forget. The morning started like any other. Our crew were preparing the boats, welcoming passengers aboard
- [The Farne Islands](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/the-farne-islands/) - The Farne Islands The Farne Islands are a small group of islands a few miles off the coast of the Northumberland between Bamburgh and Seahouses. They consist of 28 islands with varying visibility depending on the tide. Some of the islands have wonderful names, Megstone, Elbow, Wideopens, Goldstone, The Bush, Glororum Shad, Gun Rock, Staple
- [Contact Us](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact Us Look out for our booking office on Seahouses Harbour Pier by the RNLI station or in the Main Car Park in the village Telephone: Day 01665 721667 Evening 07984668093 Email: info@farneislandstours.co.uk You can follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Tik Tok… If you’re travelling to Seahouses Harbour by car, use postcode NE68
- [Planning Your Visit To The Farne Islands](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/planning-your-visit/) - Planning Your Visit The Northumberland village of Seahouses is the gateway to the Farne Islands. You’ll find our booking office on the harbourby the RNLI station. If you’re travelling by car, Seahouses is approximately a 1 hour drive north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The quickest route is the A1 but the Northumberland Coastal Route via
- [Staple Island](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/staple-island/) - Staple Island Please note, this trip is not currently available to book due to National Trust restrictions. This tour sails around all of the Farne Islands then lands on the amazing wildlife habitat of Staple Island. Staple Island has dramatic views across all the Islands and is known for its vast seabird colonies, especially those
- [Farne Islands Wildlife](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/wildlife/)
- [About Us](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/about-us/)
- [Our Farne Islands Boats](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/boats/) - We now operate four modern and well-equipped catamaran vessels, Serenity I, II, III and IV. Serenity Serenity is the 2nd vessel to join our fleet. She has just joined us in mid August 2018 and is a pleasure to handle. We sold our last monohulled vessel and with Serenity II being more stable platform we
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- [Gallery](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/gallery/) - All of the images in our gallery have been taken either from the Serenity or on the Farne Islands.
- [Testimonials](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/testimonials/) - A small selection of some feedback we have received from our customers via our Facebook page and Trip Advisor reviews! I use Serenity Farne Islands Tours exclusively for my Farnes wildlife photography workshops and for my own visits too. Skippers Andrew & Toby, plus their crew have become good friends of mine over the years

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- [Serenity Farne Islands Polo Shirts](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/product/serenity-farne-islands-polo-shirts/) - Serenity Farne Islands Tours male and female fit polo shirts available in navy blue, royal blue, black and white from small to extra large. See below for sizing and colours.
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## Fusion Elements

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## Categories

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- [Bottlenose Dolphins](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/bottlenose-dolphins/)
- [Leucistic Guillemot](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/leucistic-guillemot/)
- [America](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/america/)
- [Palm Beach](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/palm-beach/)
- [USA](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/usa/)
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- [Albino Grey Seal](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/albino-grey-seal/)
- [Humpback Whale](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/humpback-whale/)
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- [Minke Whales](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/minke-whales/)
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- [Arctic Tern](https://farneislandstours.co.uk/tag/arctic-tern/)
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