The Yorkshire Puffin Festival, funded and supported by Yorkshire Coast BID, takes place at the Trust’s Flamborough Cliffs nature reserve and is packed full of puffin fun.
David Craven, East Regional Manager for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, said: :“Watching puffins at Flamborough is one of the best wildlife watching spectacles in Yorkshire. It’s an experience that brings delight to so many people, we’re so lucky to have them – so what better way to celebrate them than with a weekend of activities with tours. These wonderful birds also need our help, through protection of their fishing grounds and food supply to their fragile marine habitat, we’ll be helping people to take action over the weekend too.”
The festival will take place on May 13 and 14, at Flamborough Cliffs nature reserve.
May is the perfect time to see the puffins as they return from spending a chilly winter out at sea.
Some activities, including the boat trip require pre-booking, but there will be lots happening to drop-in or book on the day. The festival Puffin HQ to find out more will be based at North Landing, where parking and refreshments are also available.
For those who can’t get to the coast for the Yorkshire Puffin Festival, there’s plenty to enjoy online at ywt.org.uk/puffin-fest where people can become a Puffin Protector.
Visit: https://www.ywt.org.uk/yorkshire-puffin-festival/plan-your-adventure for more information and for details on how to book.
5. The Yorkshire Puffin Festival
Puffins, also known as ‘sea parrots’, are one of the UK's most recognisable birds. These quirky black and white birds have bright orange legs and webbed feet, with a chunky, colourful blue, red and yellow bill which is brightest at this time of year. Photo: Mark Caunt/Shutterstock
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The festival will also include a magical guided walk at dusk, so visitors can take in the breath-taking views and hopefully spot other birds such as barn owls. Photo: George Stoyle
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Children will have the chance to try out some puffin-themed crafts by making a sock puffin with Thread and Press. Photo: O'Hara Photography
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The spectacular Flamborough Cliffs nature reserve is one of the few places to see puffins without taking a boat; and is just a short walk from the car park at North Landing. Photo: O'Hara Photography