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  1. Alpha Ω 2

    Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 15, 2014

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    A few days away enjoying unseasonably warm weather and a short tourist trip round the Farne Islands situated off the north east coast of England.
    Longstone Lighthouse made famous by the exploits of Grace Darling in 1838 - http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses/lighthouse_list/longstone.html - was the furthest most point of the trip, the many islands are a host to many seabirds, unfortunately to early in the season for the wee Puffins.
    The seals are always happy to pose for a pic. If only the boat would keep still :)

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  2. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Mar 15, 2014

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    Having been born on an Island myself and living in Chicago now...I just appreciate seeing water without ice on top!:cool:
     
  3. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Mar 15, 2014

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    In the 2nd pic Mr. Seal sure does look happy to be snapped! Great work Stu. I think we underestimate what rich wilds we have off our coasts!
     
  4. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 15, 2014

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    Just to help you out a wee bit, here are some genuine Farne Islands Puffins.

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  5. Spike

    Spike Mar 15, 2014

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    Great pictures Stuart:thumbsup:
     
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  6. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 15, 2014

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    Is that a Standard British Bird?
     
  7. Alpha Ω 2

    Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 15, 2014

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    Some of our birds I have to admit have no standards ::facepalm2::
     
  8. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 15, 2014

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    They wet their nests?:D
     
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  9. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 15, 2014

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    Standard? Native and found on many of the small rocky islands off both coasts.
     
  10. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 15, 2014

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    hmmm...can't find it..

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  11. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 15, 2014

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    Without the Gannet? I thought they all had the Gannet, it's a standard British bird, it's in all the books!
     
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  12. Alpha Ω 2

    Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 15, 2014

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    Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 15, 2014

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    This is guaranteed to be the only watch forum discussing bed wetting birds :D
     
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  14. om9c

    om9c Mar 17, 2014

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    The British bird looks very cute with it's peculiar beak
     
  15. Alexvlad

    Alexvlad Mar 18, 2014

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    Great pics Alpha, what is your camera, it makes pretty nice photos ?
     
  16. Alpha Ω 2

    Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 18, 2014

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    Many thanks, a Canon EOS 550D with a Canon 75-300 lens.