The Farne Islands are a group of islands in the North Sea.0:06
They mostly consist of rocks, have very little soil and as a result, very few plants.0:10
The islands are open to the sea winds and life there is very severe.0:17
The Farren Islands are famous for their huge colonies of birds.0:22
They are now one of the most important nature reserves in Europe.0:27
The place belongs to an organization, the British National Trust, protecting the wildlife.0:31
When visitors go to the islands, they have to follow some rules not to endanger their habitat.0:38
The Fahns are the home of hundreds of bird species.0:44
Some of them are migrating, staying in the islands on their way to other places.0:48
Others live there all the year round.0:54
The most common birds there are eider ducks.0:57
Male ducks, coloured black and white, look most beautiful in spring.1:00
However, they are not good husbands.1:05
They remain near the nest only a short time.1:08
When young ducks appear, it's the duty of their mother and other female ducks to help the young ones reach the sea.1:11
Cormorants are another species whose number in the Farne Islands is quite big.1:18
They can be seen here all the year round.1:24
Cormorants are skillful builders and make their big nests using sea plants as their building material.1:26
A visit to a cormorant island may be rather unpleasant as the whole area is covered with dead fish and the smell is indescribable.1:34
Kittiwake gulls are some of the most attractive birds inhabiting the islands.1:43
Their continuous call of kittiwake.1:49
Kittiwake is a characteristic summer sound.1:52
Kittiwake are not afraid of people.1:56
That's why they are particularly loved by photographers.1:59
The bird species which has become a kind of symbol of the Farne Islands is the puffin.2:02
Puffins are often called sea parrots.2:08
They are attractive little birds with strong, brightly coloured beaks.2:11
Like other seabirds, puffins are great at fishing.2:16
Scientists have found out that puffins can live for a fairly long time, up to 20, 23 years.2:20
A lot of tourists go to the Farne Islands to watch the birds and admire the striking beauty of their habitat.2:27
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