I'm going over to the Isle of Wight some time soon time, and I wondered what the chances of seeing any Puffins or other seabirds that might not frequent Essex where I live? I'll be going over on the ferry, and then travelling to Ventnor. Won't have a lot of time to look about, but does anyone know what my chances would be, or if there is a good place to look.
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Puffins on the Isle of Wight? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Big Rob
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DavidP
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I'm afraid I don't rate your chances of seeing any puffins on the island. I believe there was a colony here at some point but probably about 100 years ago. Some are seen irregularly but certainly not a frequent sigthing. Your best bet would be to go down to the lighthouse at St Catherines and check out what passes by, its the southernmost point on the island.
A few sites to check out
http://iowbirds.awardspace.com/IOW.htm
http://wightvogels.web44.net/index.html
http://www.vectisbirder.co.uk/
The first is probably your best bet for daily sightings and often will have sightings from St Catherines usually Spring time
A few sites to check out
http://iowbirds.awardspace.com/IOW.htm
http://wightvogels.web44.net/index.html
http://www.vectisbirder.co.uk/
The first is probably your best bet for daily sightings and often will have sightings from St Catherines usually Spring time
