NATURE lovers who want to see puffins in the most unobtrusive manner can join kayaking puffin patrols on the tiny Channel Island of Herm from now (April) until June.
The car-free island, with its grassy cliff tops and open seas, is an ideal habitat for hundreds of puffins each spring and summer and is one of the most southerly puffin breeding colonies in Europe.
The kayaking puffin patrols are led by experts who know the movements of the puffins and the waters around Herm. The trips depart from Herm's Shell Beach and take participants around the rocky cliffs to see the birds in their natural habitat.
The puffins are surprisingly tolerant of humans and the groups often get within 20 feet of the birds.
Seals are also regular visitors and are known to follow the kayaks!
The kayaking trips take about two hours and are booked through Outdoor Guernsey (www.outdoorguernsey.co.uk). They cost £35 per person and are available on a regular basis throughout April, May, and June.
Holidaymakers looking for a less strenuous puffin sighting can join Bumblebee Boat Cruises (www.bumblebee.gg) on an hour long boat ride around Herm. The trip costs £29.50 for adults and £19.50 for children.
www.visitguernsey.com
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Picture Credit: "Atlantic Puffin" by Andreas Trepte (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons
The kayaking trips take about two hours and are booked through Outdoor Guernsey (www.outdoorguernsey.co.uk). They cost £35 per person and are available on a regular basis throughout April, May, and June.
Holidaymakers looking for a less strenuous puffin sighting can join Bumblebee Boat Cruises (www.bumblebee.gg) on an hour long boat ride around Herm. The trip costs £29.50 for adults and £19.50 for children.
www.visitguernsey.com
Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK
Picture Credit: "Atlantic Puffin" by Andreas Trepte (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons
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