Farne

Photos taken on Farne on 23 Jun 2005
Our boat trip to the Farne Islands was run by Billy Shiel
Several eider ducks came to see us off
Meanwhile their mates messed about the other side of the harbour wall.
The lighthouse on Inner Farne
Apart from the birds, the other main occupants of the islands are the grey seals.
Grey seals on the rocks
Eider ducks with chicks. As usual, its the Mums that have to look after the youngsters.
Puffin outside burrow
Shags nesting - they are inside the blue rope marking the edge of the visitors' area!
Two puffins
Kittiwake
Another shag inside the rope
Nesting kittiwake
Guillemots - they are surprisingly brown when seen close to.
Razorbill - side view
Razorbill - front view
Three guillemots
Typical roosting site - guillemots on the top - kittiwakes up the sides
Shag mother shelters chick from the sun
Shag parents with 2 chicks