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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
© Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
© Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
© Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
© Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
E: info@eyevine.com
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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
© Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX (3565154f)
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's favourite sea bird - The Puffin. This puffin was blown underneath a caravan at Brean in Somerset. The RSPCA have 4 puffins in their rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset all suffering from being 'Wind Blown.' Not being strong enough to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. The Puffins will stay with the RSPCA until they are stronger and the bad weather subsides
Photograph By Richard Austin
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's sea birds. Dormant oil slicks on the bottom of the ocean from previous spills are being whipped up stormy weather and high winds are also making it difficult to fly. The RSPCA rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset is treating Razor Bills, Fulmar, and Guillimots for oil contamination. All the birds will stay with the RSPCA to be cleaned up and will be released back into the wild when they are stronger and the bad weather subsides. Meanwhile, the centre is also caring for 'wind blown' puffins who have found themselves unable to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. They will also be released once the weather improves.
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX (3565154d)
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's favourite sea bird - The Puffin. This puffin was blown underneath a caravan at Brean in Somerset. The RSPCA have 4 puffins in their rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset all suffering from being 'Wind Blown.' Not being strong enough to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. The Puffins will stay with the RSPCA until they are stronger and the bad weather subsides
Photograph By Richard Austin
Tel: 07831 566005
Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's sea birds. Dormant oil slicks on the bottom of the ocean from previous spills are being whipped up stormy weather and high winds are also making it difficult to fly. The RSPCA rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset is treating Razor Bills, Fulmar, and Guillimots for oil contamination. All the birds will stay with the RSPCA to be cleaned up and will be released back into the wild when they are stronger and the bad weather subsides. Meanwhile, the centre is also caring for 'wind blown' puffins who have found themselves unable to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. They will also be released once the weather improves.
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX (3565154c)
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's sea birds. Dormant oil slicks on the bottom of the ocean from previous spills are being whipped up stormy weather and high winds are also making it difficult to fly. The RSPCA rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset is treating Razor Bills, Fulmar, and Guillimots for oil contamination. All the birds will stay with the RSPCA to be cleaned up and will be released back into the wild when they are stronger and the bad weather subsides. Meanwhile, the centre is also caring for 'wind blown' puffins who have found themselves unable to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. They will also be released once the weather improves.
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX (3565154a)
A Fulmar covered in oil
Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's sea birds. Dormant oil slicks on the bottom of the ocean from previous spills are being whipped up stormy weather and high winds are also making it difficult to fly. The RSPCA rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset is treating Razor Bills, Fulmar, and Guillimots for oil contamination. All the birds will stay with the RSPCA to be cleaned up and will be released back into the wild when they are stronger and the bad weather subsides. Meanwhile, the centre is also caring for 'wind blown' puffins who have found themselves unable to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. They will also be released once the weather improves.
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX (3565154g)
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's favourite sea bird - The Puffin. This puffin was blown underneath a caravan at Brean in Somerset. The RSPCA have 4 puffins in their rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset all suffering from being 'Wind Blown.' Not being strong enough to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. The Puffins will stay with the RSPCA until they are stronger and the bad weather subsides
Photograph By Richard Austin
Tel: 07831 566005
Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's sea birds. Dormant oil slicks on the bottom of the ocean from previous spills are being whipped up stormy weather and high winds are also making it difficult to fly. The RSPCA rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset is treating Razor Bills, Fulmar, and Guillimots for oil contamination. All the birds will stay with the RSPCA to be cleaned up and will be released back into the wild when they are stronger and the bad weather subsides. Meanwhile, the centre is also caring for 'wind blown' puffins who have found themselves unable to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. They will also be released once the weather improves.
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Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX (3565154h)
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's favourite sea bird - The Puffin. This puffin was blown underneath a caravan at Brean in Somerset. The RSPCA have 4 puffins in their rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset all suffering from being 'Wind Blown.' Not being strong enough to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. The Puffins will stay with the RSPCA until they are stronger and the bad weather subsides
Photograph By Richard Austin
Tel: 07831 566005
Seabirds getting into trouble because of the stormy weather, Somerset, Britain - 12 Feb 2014
Continuous gale force winds and rough seas are having an effect on Britain's sea birds. Dormant oil slicks on the bottom of the ocean from previous spills are being whipped up stormy weather and high winds are also making it difficult to fly. The RSPCA rescue centre at West Hatch near Taunton in Somerset is treating Razor Bills, Fulmar, and Guillimots for oil contamination. All the birds will stay with the RSPCA to be cleaned up and will be released back into the wild when they are stronger and the bad weather subsides. Meanwhile, the centre is also caring for 'wind blown' puffins who have found themselves unable to cope with 80mph winds and driving rain. They will also be released once the weather improves.
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Reflected sunlight on king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean. King penguins are rarely found below 60 degrees south, and almost never on the Antarctic Peninsula. The King Penguin is the second largest species of penguin at about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin. King penguins eat small fish, mainly lanternfish, and squid and rely less than most Southern Ocean predators on krill and other crustaceans. On foraging trips they repeatedly dive to over 100 meters (350 feet), often over 200 meters (700 feet). This is far deeper than other penguins, other than their closest relative, the larger Emperor penguin. King Penguins breed on the subantarctic islands at the northern reaches of Antarctica, as well as Tierra del Fuego, South Georgia, and other temperate islands of the region. The total population is estimated to be 2.23 million pairs and is increasing. The King Penguin was described in 1778 by English naturalist and illustrator John Frederick Miller, its generic name derived from the Ancient Greek a 'without' pteno- 'able to fly' or 'winged' and dytes/ 'diver'.Its specific epithet patagonicus derived from Patagonia.
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King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean. King penguins are rarely found below 60 degrees south, and almost never on the Antarctic Peninsula. The King Penguin is the second largest species of penguin at about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin. King penguins eat small fish, mainly lanternfish, and squid and rely less than most Southern Ocean predators on krill and other crustaceans. On foraging trips they repeatedly dive to over 100 meters (350 feet), often over 200 meters (700 feet). This is far deeper than other penguins, other than their closest relative, the larger Emperor penguin. King Penguins breed on the subantarctic islands at the northern reaches of Antarctica, as well as Tierra del Fuego, South Georgia, and other temperate islands of the region. The total population is estimated to be 2.23 million pairs and is increasing. The King Penguin was described in 1778 by English naturalist and illustrator John Frederick Miller, its generic name derived from the Ancient Greek a 'without' pteno- 'able to fly' or 'winged' and dytes/ 'diver'.Its specific epithet patagonicus derived from Patagonia.
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King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean. King penguins are rarely found below 60 degrees south, and almost never on the Antarctic Peninsula. The King Penguin is the second largest species of penguin at about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin. King penguins eat small fish, mainly lanternfish, and squid and rely less than most Southern Ocean predators on krill and other crustaceans. On foraging trips they repeatedly dive to over 100 meters (350 feet), often over 200 meters (700 feet). This is far deeper than other penguins, other than their closest relative, the larger Emperor penguin. King Penguins breed on the subantarctic islands at the northern reaches of Antarctica, as well as Tierra del Fuego, South Georgia, and other temperate islands of the region. The total population is estimated to be 2.23 million pairs and is increasing. The King Penguin was described in 1778 by English naturalist and illustrator John Frederick Miller, its generic name derived from the Ancient Greek a 'without' pteno- 'able to fly' or 'winged' and dytes/ 'diver'.Its specific epithet patagonicus derived from Patagonia.
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Sunrise on the king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean. King penguins are rarely found below 60 degrees south, and almost never on the Antarctic Peninsula. The King Penguin is the second largest species of penguin at about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin. King penguins eat small fish, mainly lanternfish, and squid and rely less than most Southern Ocean predators on krill and other crustaceans. On foraging trips they repeatedly dive to over 100 meters (350 feet), often over 200 meters (700 feet). This is far deeper than other penguins, other than their closest relative, the larger Emperor penguin. King Penguins breed on the subantarctic islands at the northern reaches of Antarctica, as well as Tierra del Fuego, South Georgia, and other temperate islands of the region. The total population is estimated to be 2.23 million pairs and is increasing. The King Penguin was described in 1778 by English naturalist and illustrator John Frederick Miller, its generic name derived from the Ancient Greek a 'without' pteno- 'able to fly' or 'winged' and dytes/ 'diver'.Its specific epithet patagonicus derived from Patagonia.
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A low cloud over Boreray, St Kilda, home to the worlds largest Gannet population. The archipelago of St Kilda is the remotest part of the British Isles in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Its islands form the most important seabird breeding station in north-west Europe. St Kilda was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986 in recognition of its Natural Heritage; for its exceptional natural beauty and for the significant natural habitats that it supports (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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View from above Porthminster beach near St. Ives on the Cornish coast, looking towards Porthminster Point on a sunny day (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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Egret, Egretta alba, at Iguassu Falls, Foz do IguaAu, Parana, Brazil
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'A perfect storm': the dedicated rescuers caring for sodden seabirds blown in by Cyclone Alfred
Birdwatchers' thrill of seeing birds up close that usually spend their lives at sea is tempered by sadness and pity at the extent of injuries.
While seabirds are highly evolved to survive in extreme environments, cyclones cause mass casualties.
Unable to land or find food in the churning ocean, they become exhausted and quickly lose conditioning. Many are carried hundreds of kilometres inland, where they invariably perish. The lucky ones are found and taken into care.
Rescued seas birds from the aftermath of cyclone Alfred. The twins (Paula and Bridgette Powers) with a black-winged petrel, a species which breeds at Lord Howe Island
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FEATURE - Die grosse Papageientaucher-Vogelzählung: Ranger des National Trust setzen auf Farne Island über
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
The 2025 puffin count is underway on the Farne Islands as conservationists from the National Trust aim to tot them up among 200,000 seabirds.
This year The National Trust marks its 100th year of caring for the internationally important sanctuary for the 200,000 seabirds that return each summer to breed.
This year’s count is vitally important given the islands’ three seasons of closure between 2020 until 2024’s count due to Covid-19 and then bird flu.
The 28 islands are a safe haven for the birds thanks to its location 1.5 miles off the coast of Northumberland. They provide the ideal habitats for 23 species of seabirds, as well as being an important stop-off point for a host of migratory birds from long eared owls to blue throats and ring ouzels.
During the winter it is also home to a significant colony of grey seals who return each year to pup.
Seabirds that make the annual migration to breed include cliff-nesting birds such as razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes, ground nesting birds such as terns (Arctic, Common and Roseate) as well as the endangered puffins[3] who build burrows underground to lay their eggs and once hatched, to raise their ‘pufflings’.
Sophia Jackson, Area Ranger on the Farne Islands for the National Trust explains: “It appears that the increases in bird species aligns with the islands gaining increased environmental protections, firstly through designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1951 and as a Special Protected Area (SPA) in 1985.
“Significant milestones include numbers of breeding birds reaching 100,000 for the first time in 1987, with 200,000 individual seabirds returning recorded in 2005.
“Looking back on the records for the different populations it is very clear how important regular monitoring of the different seabird populations has been – despite different methodologies - for informing our co **
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FEATURE - Die grosse Papageientaucher-Vogelzählung: Ranger des National Trust setzen auf Farne Island über
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
The 2025 puffin count is underway on the Farne Islands as conservationists from the National Trust aim to tot them up among 200,000 seabirds.
This year The National Trust marks its 100th year of caring for the internationally important sanctuary for the 200,000 seabirds that return each summer to breed.
This year’s count is vitally important given the islands’ three seasons of closure between 2020 until 2024’s count due to Covid-19 and then bird flu.
The 28 islands are a safe haven for the birds thanks to its location 1.5 miles off the coast of Northumberland. They provide the ideal habitats for 23 species of seabirds, as well as being an important stop-off point for a host of migratory birds from long eared owls to blue throats and ring ouzels.
During the winter it is also home to a significant colony of grey seals who return each year to pup.
Seabirds that make the annual migration to breed include cliff-nesting birds such as razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes, ground nesting birds such as terns (Arctic, Common and Roseate) as well as the endangered puffins[3] who build burrows underground to lay their eggs and once hatched, to raise their ‘pufflings’.
Sophia Jackson, Area Ranger on the Farne Islands for the National Trust explains: “It appears that the increases in bird species aligns with the islands gaining increased environmental protections, firstly through designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1951 and as a Special Protected Area (SPA) in 1985.
“Significant milestones include numbers of breeding birds reaching 100,000 for the first time in 1987, with 200,000 individual seabirds returning recorded in 2005.
“Looking back on the records for the different populations it is very clear how important regular monitoring of the different seabird populations has been – despite different methodologies - for informing our co **
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FEATURE - Die grosse Papageientaucher-Vogelzählung: Ranger des National Trust setzen auf Farne Island über
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
The 2025 puffin count is underway on the Farne Islands as conservationists from the National Trust aim to tot them up among 200,000 seabirds.
This year The National Trust marks its 100th year of caring for the internationally important sanctuary for the 200,000 seabirds that return each summer to breed.
This year’s count is vitally important given the islands’ three seasons of closure between 2020 until 2024’s count due to Covid-19 and then bird flu.
The 28 islands are a safe haven for the birds thanks to its location 1.5 miles off the coast of Northumberland. They provide the ideal habitats for 23 species of seabirds, as well as being an important stop-off point for a host of migratory birds from long eared owls to blue throats and ring ouzels.
During the winter it is also home to a significant colony of grey seals who return each year to pup.
Seabirds that make the annual migration to breed include cliff-nesting birds such as razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes, ground nesting birds such as terns (Arctic, Common and Roseate) as well as the endangered puffins[3] who build burrows underground to lay their eggs and once hatched, to raise their ‘pufflings’.
Sophia Jackson, Area Ranger on the Farne Islands for the National Trust explains: “It appears that the increases in bird species aligns with the islands gaining increased environmental protections, firstly through designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1951 and as a Special Protected Area (SPA) in 1985.
“Significant milestones include numbers of breeding birds reaching 100,000 for the first time in 1987, with 200,000 individual seabirds returning recorded in 2005.
“Looking back on the records for the different populations it is very clear how important regular monitoring of the different seabird populations has been – despite different methodologies - for informing our co **
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FEATURE - Die grosse Papageientaucher-Vogelzählung: Ranger des National Trust setzen auf Farne Island über
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
The 2025 puffin count is underway on the Farne Islands as conservationists from the National Trust aim to tot them up among 200,000 seabirds.
This year The National Trust marks its 100th year of caring for the internationally important sanctuary for the 200,000 seabirds that return each summer to breed.
This year’s count is vitally important given the islands’ three seasons of closure between 2020 until 2024’s count due to Covid-19 and then bird flu.
The 28 islands are a safe haven for the birds thanks to its location 1.5 miles off the coast of Northumberland. They provide the ideal habitats for 23 species of seabirds, as well as being an important stop-off point for a host of migratory birds from long eared owls to blue throats and ring ouzels.
During the winter it is also home to a significant colony of grey seals who return each year to pup.
Seabirds that make the annual migration to breed include cliff-nesting birds such as razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes, ground nesting birds such as terns (Arctic, Common and Roseate) as well as the endangered puffins[3] who build burrows underground to lay their eggs and once hatched, to raise their ‘pufflings’.
Sophia Jackson, Area Ranger on the Farne Islands for the National Trust explains: “It appears that the increases in bird species aligns with the islands gaining increased environmental protections, firstly through designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1951 and as a Special Protected Area (SPA) in 1985.
“Significant milestones include numbers of breeding birds reaching 100,000 for the first time in 1987, with 200,000 individual seabirds returning recorded in 2005.
“Looking back on the records for the different populations it is very clear how important regular monitoring of the different seabird populations has been – despite different methodologies - for informing our co **
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FEATURE - Die grosse Papageientaucher-Vogelzählung: Ranger des National Trust setzen auf Farne Island über
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The 2025 puffin count is underway on the Farne Islands as conservationists from the National Trust aim to tot them up among 200,000 seabirds.
This year The National Trust marks its 100th year of caring for the internationally important sanctuary for the 200,000 seabirds that return each summer to breed.
This year’s count is vitally important given the islands’ three seasons of closure between 2020 until 2024’s count due to Covid-19 and then bird flu.
The 28 islands are a safe haven for the birds thanks to its location 1.5 miles off the coast of Northumberland. They provide the ideal habitats for 23 species of seabirds, as well as being an important stop-off point for a host of migratory birds from long eared owls to blue throats and ring ouzels.
During the winter it is also home to a significant colony of grey seals who return each year to pup.
Seabirds that make the annual migration to breed include cliff-nesting birds such as razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes, ground nesting birds such as terns (Arctic, Common and Roseate) as well as the endangered puffins[3] who build burrows underground to lay their eggs and once hatched, to raise their ‘pufflings’.
Sophia Jackson, Area Ranger on the Farne Islands for the National Trust explains: “It appears that the increases in bird species aligns with the islands gaining increased environmental protections, firstly through designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1951 and as a Special Protected Area (SPA) in 1985.
“Significant milestones include numbers of breeding birds reaching 100,000 for the first time in 1987, with 200,000 individual seabirds returning recorded in 2005.
“Looking back on the records for the different populations it is very clear how important regular monitoring of the different seabird populations has been – despite different methodologies - for informing our co **
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They will often give you a wee nip’: rangers count puffins on Farne Islands
Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin's breeding colonies.
'The one species everyone can identify is a puffin,' says zoologist Dr Richard Bevan. 'They are iconic, I think.'
it may well be one of the least hi-tech nature counts in the UK, and involves rangers sticking their arms blindly down a hole knowing there will be one of five outcomes: they will feel either a puffin egg, a puffling, excrement, nothing at all – or the annoyed reaction of a puffin as a giant hand suddenly enters its home.
National Trust rangers conducting their annual puffin count on Farne Island.
Photographed on 23rd May 2022.
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