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Puffin Cam Returns: See UK's Favorite Bird Live!
6 May
Summary
- Live 'Puffin-cam' footage from Northumberland's Farne Islands is now available.
- A 'tour' featuring live puffin cam footage will visit multiple UK cities.
- The National Trust manages the islands, home to 200,000 seabirds annually.
Live footage from the Farne Islands in Northumberland is now accessible, allowing viewers to observe the charming lives of puffins and guillemots. The National Trust has reintroduced its 'Puffin Cam' for a second season, which attracted over a quarter of a million views in its previous run. This initiative connects people worldwide to the unique wildlife of the Farne Islands, which are home to approximately 200,000 seabirds.
Further expanding access, a 'Window to the Wild' project will bring live puffin cam footage to city centers across the UK next month. This project includes a large screen tour with National Trust staff present to discuss puffin behavior and the islands' ecology. Cities such as Newcastle, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, and Bristol will host this event as part of the Festival of Nature.
The Farne Islands, managed by the National Trust for over a century, are a vital breeding ground for seabirds due to their predator-free environment. Visitor access is managed through boat trips departing from Seahouses harbour, with advance booking recommended. The National Trust also advises visitors on protective measures to maintain the birds' sensitive habitat.
