Thursday was another day for returning clients, as I collected Louise from her holiday accommodation at Brockmill farmhouse for a bespoke photography trip to the Farne Islands. We began, as most of our Farne Islands trips do, with a visit to a mainland tern colony. As happens so often, the Little Tern colony had been washed out by a very high tide – with all 42 pairs having abandoned their nests. The 250 pairs of Arctic Terns was also a long way below the number that had been there, with the tides having washed away the majority of that colony as well. Lots of the Arctic Terns were displaying, so they may well manage to re-lay.
The Farne Islands, once we arrived on Inner Farne following our journey on Glad Tidings, were as spectacular as ever. Guillemots, Puffins, Razorbills, Shags, Kittiwakes and the terns offered up many photographic opportunities and it was great to enjoy all of that with a client whose views on photo agencies, camera equipment and manufacturers are always entertaining. As we stood above lighthouse cliff on Inner Farne, the weather began to change – and not for the better…
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It was a great day out for me. Others may have seen puffins many times, but for me it was a first, and I was happy to get some good shots with sand eels as well as interesting poses outside their burrows. I even captured one taking off from the water.Just beginning to work up the photos from the day, but already I know there are some great keepers.You’ll see me again Martin, a day out with NEWT is a highlight of any visit to Northumberland.
Hi Louise. Thank you for your feedback. I’m really looking forward to seeing your images from the day, and to taking you out on another visit to our beautiful county. Cheers, martin