Puffin Fratercula arctica - Rock Hopper
My visit to the Farne Islands this year was a mixture of joy and sadness. It was a joy to see and hear once more the various seabirds clamouring for space to raise their young amidst a cacophony of noise. But in the context of Avian Flu which is predicted will result in the loss of around 30,000 birds in the Farne Islands it was sad to contemplate the effect of yet another factor putting pressure on wildlife.
From my boat (landings have ceased) I enjoyed the moment - a portly Puffin rock hopping on Staple Island. Whilst most agile underwater, Puffins can be very engaging on land!
Thank you all for your kind responses.
Puffin Fratercula arctica - Rock Hopper
My visit to the Farne Islands this year was a mixture of joy and sadness. It was a joy to see and hear once more the various seabirds clamouring for space to raise their young amidst a cacophony of noise. But in the context of Avian Flu which is predicted will result in the loss of around 30,000 birds in the Farne Islands it was sad to contemplate the effect of yet another factor putting pressure on wildlife.
From my boat (landings have ceased) I enjoyed the moment - a portly Puffin rock hopping on Staple Island. Whilst most agile underwater, Puffins can be very engaging on land!
Thank you all for your kind responses.