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THE FARNE ISLANDS
BIRD SANCTUARY

In 1999 there were 182 species of birds recorded at the Farne Islands. Of these there were 22 species which bred here and a further 160 species were noted as ‘birds of passage’.

Truly, the sight of such numbers in the natural and wild habitat of the Farne Islands is a beauty and joy to behold.

If you would like to visit the Farne Islands or even join one of our ‘all day’ special trips for bird enthusiasts. You will find further information on our web pages below:

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BIRD COUNT: 2017

Puffins:census 2013
Guillemots:28,493 pairs
Eider Duck:219 nests
Fulmar:75 pairs
Shag:325 pairs
Sandwich Tern:556 pairs
Common Tern:75 pairs
Roseate Tern:0 pairs
Arctic Tern:1,330 pairs
Razorbill:310 pairs
Black Headed Gull:485 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:168 pairs
Ringed Plover:2 pairs
Mallard:9 nests
Rock Pipit:6 nests
Pied Wagtail:2 nests
Red B Merganser:1 nest
Swallow:4 nests

BIRD COUNT: 2012

Puffins:20,485 pairs
Guillemots:24,538 pairs
Eider Duck:443 nests
Fulmar:233 pairs
Cormorant:135 pairs
Shag:965 pairs
Sandwich Tern:966 pairs
Common Tern:88 pairs
Roseate Tern:0 pairs
Arctic Tern:1,866 pairs
Razorbill:420 pairs
Black Headed Gull:461 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:744 pairs
Great Black Backed Gull:14 pairs
Ringed Plover:4 pairs
Mallard:17 nests
Rock Pipit:24 nests
Pied Wagtail:6 nests
Shelduck:2 nests
Red B Merganser:1 nest
Swallow:4 nests

BIRD COUNT: 2011

Puffins:20,485 pairs
Guillemots:15,999 pairs
Eider Duck:446 nests
Fulmar:72 pairs
Cormorant:- pairs
Shag:483 pairs
Sandwich Tern:544 pairs
Common Tern:101 pairs
Roseate Tern:- pairs
Arctic Tern:1,180 pairs
Razorbill:224 pairs
Black Headed Gull:424 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:52 pairs
Great Black Backed Gull:3 pairs
Ringed Plover:5 pairs
Mallard:6 nests
Rock Pipit:9 nests
Pied Wagtail:4 nests
Shelduck:1 nest
Red B Merganser:1 nest

BIRD COUNT: 2010

Puffins:20,485 pairs
Guillemots:14,696 pairs
Eider Duck:435 pairs
Fulmar:73 pairs
Cormorant:- pairs
Shag:477 pairs
Sandwich Tern:761 pairs
Common Tern:110 pairs
Roseate Tern:- pairs
Arctic Tern:1,120 pairs
Razorbill:170 pairs
Black Headed Gull:341 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:94 pairs
Great Black Backed Gull:3 pairs
Ringed Plover:5 pairs
Mallard:6 nests
Rock Pipit:9 nests
Pied Wagtail:4 nests
Shelduck:1 nest
Red B Merganser:1 nest

BIRD COUNT: 2008

Puffins:20,485 pairs
Guillemots:14,545 pairs
Eider Duck:473 nests
Fulmar:44 pairs
Cormorant:- pairs
Shag:492 pairs
Sandwich Tern:1,358 pairs
Common Tern:103 pairs
Roseate Tern:0 pairs
Arctic Tern:1,061 pairs
Razorbill:189 pairs
Black Headed Gull:325 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:62 pairs
Great Black Backed Gull:0 pairs
Ringed Plover:6 pairs
Mallard:7 nests
Rock Pipit:10 nests
Pied Wagtail:4 nests
Red B Merganser:1 nest
Wren:1 nest

BIRD COUNT: 2007

Puffins:55,674 pairs
Guillemots:32,596 pairs
Eider Duck:665 nests
Fulmar:218 pairs
Cormorant:158 pairs
Shag:1,059 pairs
Sandwich Tern:1,413 pairs
Common Tern:117 pairs
Roseate Tern:0 pairs
Arctic Tern:2,256 pairs
Razorbill:314 pairs
Black Headed Gull:276 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:480 pairs
Great Black Backed Gull:9 pairs
Ringed Plover:7 pairs
Mallard:13 nests
Rock Pipit:22 nests
Red B Merganser:5 nests
Unspecifieda:2 nests

BIRD COUNT: 2005

Puffins:55,674 pairs
Guillemots:23,458 pairs
Eider Duck:874 pairs
Fulmar:176 pairs
Cormorant:185 pairs
Shag:937 pairs
Sandwich Tern:1,913 pairs
Common Tern:160 pairs
Roseate Tern:1 pair
Arctic Tern:2,380 pairs
Razorbill:277 pairs
Black Headed Gull:396 pairs
Lesser Black Backed Gull:431 pairs
Great Black Backed Gull:7 pairs
Ringed Plover:11 pairs
Mallard:11 nests
Rock Pipit:20 nests
Pied Wagtail:5 nests

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