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