The Latest Breaking News from Farne Islands

Four species of terns on Coquet Island have been severely affected by an outbreak of avian influenza - with two thirds of chicks dying

The conservation charity spoke out after the Farne Islands were closed to visitors following a serious outbreak.

The islands off the Northumberland coast are one of England’s most important seabird colonies and hundreds of birds have died.

Dead birds have been reported on several beaches in Northumberland and despite Avian Influenza posing a low risk to humans, it is best not to take any risks - according to Northumberland's County Ecologist

The Isle of May, off Scotland's east coast, is home to one of the UK's biggest colonies of seabirds.

The last count showed a 15 per cent dip in breeding pairs compared to 2018, with extreme weather events and warming sea temperatures forcing their food source to move further north

Annual survey is important for understanding health of the Atlantic puffin’s breeding colonies

If you are planning a trip with your children to the Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast, here's what you can expect

Clifford the puffin was found on the shoreline near Bamburgh Castle after being contaminated by oil

The programme explores the Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands, the scene of Grace Darling's famous 1838 rescue

A crewman on the Billy Shiel Farne Island Boats captured this stunning video on his first day of the summer season