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A puffin is seen with sand eels in its beak on the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast, near Seahouses, northern England, July 8, 2013. The Farne Islands, which lie off the coast of northeast England, are home to a huge array of wildlife. The islands are owned and protected by the British conservation charity, the National Trust, which says they host some 23 species of seabird, as well as a substantial colony of grey seals, who come to have their pups there in the autumn. Every five years the National Trust carries out a census of the islands population of puffins, and this years survey showed there were almost 40, 000 nesting pairs on the islands - an 8 percent rise from 2008. Picture taken July 8, 2013. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)
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This print captures the enchanting world of the Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast in northern England. In this snapshot, a puffin proudly displays its hunting prowess as it clutches a beakful of sand eels. The islands, owned and protected by the National Trust, are renowned for their diverse wildlife population. The Farne Islands serve as a sanctuary for an astonishing variety of seabirds and marine life. With 23 species of seabirds calling these rocky shores home, including puffins like the one depicted here, it is no wonder that these islands have become a haven for nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike. In addition to being an avian paradise, the Farne Islands also host a substantial colony of grey seals who come ashore each autumn to give birth to their pups. This unique ecosystem has been carefully preserved by the National Trust's efforts in maintaining its natural beauty and protecting its inhabitants. Every five years, the National Trust conducts a census to monitor the puffin population on these islands. The latest survey revealed an encouraging 8 percent rise in nesting pairs since 2008, with almost 40,000 pairs now making their homes among these rugged cliffs. This photograph serves as both a testament to nature's resilience and an invitation to explore this remarkable corner of Britain where wildlife thrives against all odds.
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