Puffin, Fratercula arctica, Farne Islands, Northumbria, British Isles
In the warmer months the Farnes; an important wildlife habitat; are much-visited by boat trips from Seahouses. Local boats are licensed to land passengers on Inner Farne; Staple Island and the Longstone; landing on other islands is prohibited to protect the wildlife. At the right time of year; many puffins can be seen and these are very popular with visitors; on the Inner Farne; the Arctic terns nest close to the path and will attack visitors who come too close (visitors are strongly advised to wear hats). Some of the islands also support a population of rabbits; which were introduced as a source of meat and have since gone wild. The rabbit and puffin populations use the same burrows at different times; the puffins being strong enough (with a vicious bite) to evict the rabbits from the burrows during the nesting season.
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Location: Farne Islands National Nature Reserve, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
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