I spent May half-term on an exciting trip to the Northumberland coast to visit the Farne Islands. I went on a sailing boat to Inner Farne which is known as “Puffin Island”.

It is the biggest seabird colony and nesting sanctuary in the UK. There are 23 different species of birds and 70,000 puffins! I also saw razorbills, guillemots, eider ducks and got my head pecked by a diving tern! I even saw some grey seals popping their heads out of the crystal clear sea. We got some brilliant close-up pictures of the cute puffins!

2025 is the 100 year anniversary of the National Trust looking after the Farne Islands. They are trying to raise awareness of climate change and that we must protect the quality of the North Sea so it doesn’t impact the birds and their environment.

My favourite facts I found out were:

- Puffins return to the exact same burrow every year to breed.
- After breeding season, the tiny little puffins fly all the way to Iceland for the winter.
- The Farne Islands are David Attenborough’s favourite place in the whole of the UK to watch nature.

It was a really amazing experience and I can’t wait to go again!

By Harrison, 3BP