This island is home to so many bird species, but the absolute highlight for me was the puffins—and they did not disappoint at all! 1000/10. If you love birds and nature, I highly recommend this place because you can see them up close without even needing binoculars. ​A quick tip: make sure to research the different seasons regarding when they nest, hatch, raise their chicks, and migrate before booking your trip. This was my first time here, and I already hope to come back every single year. It was such an incredible experience, and honestly, spending just 1 hour on the island was nowhere near enough for me 2/7/2026

You need to go on an authorised trip, but it's well worth it. You get an hour on the ireland to look at the birds, we went at the end of June and saw a lot of puffins, terns, razor bills, kittywakes and guillemots. It was the high light of our trip to Northumberland...glad I wore a hat, the terns like to warn you away with a peck on the head.

Wow. If you want to see puffins, then this is the place. Walking around the island, I was within a few metres of puffins, razorbills and guillemots. I hope my photography does the place justice. This picture is from my very poor phone, my proper camera photos are so much better. Obviously the types of birds you see depend on the time of year.

Amazing place to see Puffins! We went in June which is the peak Puffin time for seeing them on the island. Saw loads of puffins on and around the island as well as many other bird species. We were pre-warned to wear a hat or hoodie at this time of year as Terns are also nesting at this time of year and are very protective of their nests. As a result, you might get dive bombed. A lot of people took the opportunity to get video of this and others, the Tern just landed on their heads and chilled out🤣. Overall a fantastic experience to see the birds and I'll be going back again soon!

Visited in early July and had an absolutely unforgettable experience! The Farne Islands are a paradise for wildlife lovers – puffins, Arctic terns, gannets, shags – all just a few meters away. Summer is the best time for birdwatching, especially during the breeding season when the cliffs and skies are full of activity. The boat trip was smooth and well-organized, with knowledgeable and friendly guides who truly care about nature. On the way to the islands, I was incredibly lucky to see a pod of dolphins swimming alongside our boat – pure magic! Also, fair warning: I got pooped on by birds not once, but twice! Locals say it means good luck – and honestly, it just made the day even more memorable. Bring a hat, wear something washable, and embrace the wild charm of this special place. Highly recommended!