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 it, but others have started [...]
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 info@farneislandstours.co.uk and then enjoy what [...]
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 let this put you off [...]
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 but once again there has [...]
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 they are just about to [...]
Farnes Update 9/05/2015
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. We have had our first [...]
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 else that been happening. Well [...]
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 has steered itself. Say that [...]
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 a parking place right outside [...]
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 was down at Dunstanburgh and [...]