Fidra Web Cam
The Scottish Seabird Centre is the world's number one remote wildlife viewing attraction. The webcam images refresh every five seconds and are transmitted live from our cameras. If they appear black, green or frozen, the cameras may have been switched off overnight or to allow researchers on the islands to carry out their work.
Nesting fulmars can be seen on our Fidra webcam this month. Almost gull-like, this grey and white seabird is related to the albatross. It flies low over the sea on stiff wings and, at its breeding site, will fly high up the cliff face, riding the updraughts. They feed in flocks out at sea and defend their nests from intruders by spitting out a foul-smelling oil.
Half a mile from Yellowcraigs beach, the island of Fidra is an RSPB reserve and, reputedly the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. Fidra is a small attractive island about three miles from the Scottish Seabird Centre. With grassy slopes and cliffs, it is home to small populations of guillemots, razorbills, herring gulls and puffins. A pair of peregrine falcons have adopted a 'feasting perch' on Fidra, close to the camera and can be observed all year round, dining on their prey!
For an unusual gift, why not adopt a Puffin? The Seabird Centre is an independent charity and all proceeds go towards the work of the charity.
The Scottish Seabird Centre gratefully acknowledges support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish Natural Heritage and Tyne Esk Leader Funding in delivery of its conservation and education projects and events and exhibitions.
