A Trip to the Farne Island - 2008

by Tom Gibbons

Jean and I went back up to the north east to enjoy the warmer, sunnier weather there. Actually, we went to the places where I know all five of the British terns can be seen. We also went to the lovely Farne Islands and there are few places where you can get so close and personal with birds in the UK- including being dive-bombed by the Arctic Terns! You really do have to be careful you don't stand on a bird, they are that close.


Atlantic Puffin


Common and 'bridled' Guillemots


Razorbills


Shag


Arctic Tern and Chick