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birding, birdwatching, British birds, Farne Islands, Puffin, Puffins guarding burrows, Puffins in the water, Puffins on cliff tops, Puffins on Farne Islands
It’s taken me almost 62 years to see my first Puffins (yes, I am that old!) but they were worth the wait. What magnificent little characters they are!
First I saw them in the water, from the boat en route to the Farne Islands …
Next I saw them on the cliff tops, craning my neck and lens to look up from the boat …
Then we were on the island, for a very brief 60 minutes that went by so very quickly, and I saw them marching around defending their burrows, trying ever so hard to look stern and menacing …
I also saw them – well, one of them – trying very hard to impress the Puffin of his dreams, but she was having none of it …
And, finally, I saw a couple in love. So very sweet!
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Aw wow thanks for sharing! Still hoping to see some puffins someday.
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Glad you enjoyed them, Erin. If you ever get the chance, grab it. They are delightful!
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I sure will!
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Skomer next, Annie.
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It’s certainly on my list, Joyce. 🙂
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