‘Puffin on the March’ taken on Staple Island, Inner Farne. Left right, left right……………..
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My final two static shots of Arctic Terns on the Farne Islands.
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Here are further shots of puffins on Inner Farne and which includes my favourite solo shot of a puffin looking very plump indeed.
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Here are more shots of arctic terns in flight taken at the Farne Islands.
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Caught a shot of this imposter trying to impersonate a puffin on the Farne Islands, Northumbria.
Puffin imposter
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At this time of the year it is crucial for the puffin to regularly go fishing in order to collect as many sand eels, herring or sprats to ensure the survival of their demanding and hungry pufflings. These shots were taken on inner Farne and as you can see the bigger beakful of fish the better.
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Here are a few other shots of the majestic arctic tern in flight taken at the Farne Islands.
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When I look at the razorbill with its black face and narrow white stripes around the eyes and beak, I cannot help thinking they may have migrated from outer space as opposed to somewhere in North America. These shots were taken at the Farne Islands where thousands of razorbills descend to breed each year and make little aliens.
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A puffin’s lot is certainly not easy – constant visits back and forward to the sea in order to ensure the survival of their pufflings. The following shots demonstrate the daily struggle for a puffin trying to fend off the black headed gulls in order to protect their bounty (sand eels the official terminology) and ensure their young do not go hungry. Having observed this at close quarters it was evident that the small build of the puffin gave it the manoeuvrability and speed to more often than not protect their hoard of sand eels.
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