Young country diary: Sneaky seals and surprisingly small puffins | Maria

Farne Islands, Northumberland: A school trip across the waves made me feel seasick, but it was worth itA gust of wind flew at me and the water soaked me, leaving a strong taste of salt on my tongue. The day was only beginning, but I was starting to feel seasick, and I was regretting my desire to be standing on a ship's bow with the waves beneath me.No one really expected to see puffins or seals when my school announced we would be going on a boat tour, but I decided to make it my mission to see both. Once on the ship, as promised we saw a lot of birds on the rocky coasts around us - guillemot, razorbill and kittiwake. Continue reading...