National Trust puffin cams return to Farne Islands

Environment
6 May 2026 • 5:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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National Trust puffin cams return to Farne Islands

  • The National Trust has relaunched its popular 'puffin-cams' for a second year, offering live streams of seabirds breeding on the Farne Islands.
  • The remote cameras provide a unique view of the 200,000 seabirds, including puffins and guillemots, off the Northumberland coast.
  • In 2025, the live streams garnered over a quarter of a million views, connecting a global audience to the Farne Islands' wildlife.
  • Rangers will conduct bird counts in June to assess the impact of bird flu, which severely affected colonies in 2022 and 2023, and recent storms.
  • The Farne Islands have also reopened to visitors, with boats now landing on the islands.

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