Particle.news
Download on the App Store

National Trust Relaunches Farne Islands Puffin‑Cam for Breeding Season

The relaunch signals cautious optimism about seabird recovery to be tested by new counts.

Overview

  • Live webcams are back for a second year, giving viewers a close look at puffins during the breeding season on the Farne Islands.
  • A dedicated second feed now follows guillemots on cliff ledges to show roosting and nesting behavior.
  • Visitor landings have resumed with boat trips restarting, and the Trust is urging simple biosecurity steps to keep rodents off the islands.
  • Rangers will run seabird counts next month to gauge recovery, after records of over 6,000 dead birds in 2022, more than 3,500 in 2023, and fewer than 10 in 2025.
  • A big‑screen Window to the Wild tour will stream the puffin‑cam in city centers including Newcastle, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast and Bristol.