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 off, I don't have any [...]
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 have a little noisy to [...]
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.
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, but yet again no luck. [...]
Jumpling Time
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 another year, but we will [...]
Serenity Twitch
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 and rushed down to the [...]
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 them I like. It might [...]
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 a few pictures. After watching [...]
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 the passengers on the boat [...]
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 I asked if I could [...]