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11-02-2007, 09:56 AM
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| | | Farne Islands
I am shortly to propose a meeting at the Farne Islands. Can someone please suggest a good time of year, and what could be expected. A number of us have already spoken about this trip and initial numbers look very promising.
Dates / seasons appreciated thanks
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11-02-2007, 10:49 AM
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| | | Re: Farne Islands
Its quite a while since I have been but I do recall May June is good. Previously I went to the Farnes and also incorporated a visit to Ailsa Craig. There are much fewer people who visit this small island and landing is only possible on fairly smooth water days. I think we were dropped off whist the boat went to other islands and we were picked up on the way back thus offering more time for photography.
I would be interested in going to the Farnes this year, I can recommend it highly. Jon
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11-02-2007, 12:29 PM
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| | | Re: Farne Islands
Mid May - early June probably the best times. The breeding season goes through to July but it gets a bit busy after mid-June with tourists. You need to be aware that there are restricted landing times on the islands - I think Staple in the morning and Inner Farne in the afternoon. Plant life is quite interesting as well as the birds. |
11-02-2007, 12:42 PM
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| | | Re: Farne Islands
You might find this site useful to show you what boat trips are available. The bird-watchers' one, which will give you maximum PUFFIN time, is near the bottom of the page. Other boat firms are available, as the BBC would say, but I used to know Billy Shiels' dad and granddad!  Seahouses - Farne Islands Boat Trips
We'll be up there from 12-19 May and will definitely join the trip if it is then. May join it anyway even if it's later 
If you can get to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) as well (may depend on the tides) I'd recommend that. |
11-02-2007, 12:45 PM
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Fantastic. Thanks Smartie
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11-02-2007, 12:55 PM
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| | | Re: Farne Islands
Count me in for this one please. I've not been before and would love the chance to visit, particularly with a few other WABers
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17-02-2007, 06:47 PM
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| | | Re: Farne Islands
We visited the Farne Islands on June 23rd 2005, using the company mentioned above. I had booked in advance for the All Day Bird Watch - and I think if we had just turned up on the day, we may have found it fully booked. It was a beautiful day, flat calm, clear blue sky, and the boat was packed - Canons of every description on all sides!
A hat of some sort is essential on Inner Farne during the breeding season - I was wearing a fairly sturdy baseball cap, and envied the people who wore builders' hard hats! 
There are two photos of the attacking Arctic Terns on the second page of my husband's website: Trip to Farne Islands - June 2005 |
17-02-2007, 09:38 PM
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i'm definitely in for this one - assuming it fits in with work ,
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18-02-2007, 11:59 PM
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Any date yet? |
19-02-2007, 09:00 AM
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| | | Re: Farne Islands
If I were to come it would have to be the week after I come back from Lesvos so that makes it May 26th onwards. I would be very interested in this trip if it goes ahead.
I look forward to a defined date.
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