The awkward puffling

On our journey in the Farne Islands, we came across a lost puffling.  Normally, pufflings leave the nest at sunset, jumping from cliffs straight into the water. But this confused puffling left during the middle of the day, and found himself lost in the middle of the island.  But he got a little help from the bird researchers on the island who put a ring on his leg and helped him reach the sea.  It was a very awkward start, but once in the water he seemed just fine.

Creatures of the Farne Islands

We enjoyed a wonderful boat ride out to the Farne Islands and were treated with spotting lots of wildlife.  There were seabirds a plenty (mostly Cormorans, a few gannets, terns, and some puffins).  There were also some seals on a few haul outs, mostly adults getting ready for pupping season but also a few yearlings.

Berwick upon Tweed

This weekend Marc and I had a lovely getaway in Berwick upon tweed.  The B&B we stayed in is lovely, and has it's own wind turbine to power the house.  We've had lovely weather, and took the opportunity to go out to the Farne islands, where seals and sea birds like to be.  More pictures to follow :)