Capt’n Coquet’s Corner

  • The One Show comes to Coquet Island

    21st December 2021

    *UPDATE: We have been informed that the item will be screened on Tues 11 Jan at…

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  • Bumper seabird season on Coquet Island

    14th October 2021

    The RSPB staff on Coquet Island were fortunate this year to overcome the challenges of managing…

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  • Coquet Island sanctuary: a plea to paddlers and rowers

    1st June 2021

    As lockdown restrictions ease, everyone is eager to get out and enjoy the newfound freedom, and…

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  • New RSPB information board on Amble pier

    28th March 2019

    The European Union “LIFE” programme has provided funding for Coquet Island to support the work there…

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  • Captain Coquet’s Corner: 2017 round up

    Captain Coquet’s Corner: 2017 round up

    7th December 2017

    The breeding season has come to an end on Coquet, and the final numbers are in….

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  • Captain Coquet’s Corner: Coquet kitchen

    Captain Coquet’s Corner: Coquet kitchen

    17th February 2017

    It’s a race against time to get the island ready for the return of the puffins…

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  • Winter waders and dastardly drones

    Winter waders and dastardly drones

    13th December 2016

    As the winter months close in, the island is filling with birds seeking sanctuary and good…

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  • Puffin disaster looming

    Puffin disaster looming

    10th December 2015

    Bad news for Europe’s Atlantic Puffin population was announced recently, with this iconic seabird being added…

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  • Captain Coquet’s Corner: European funding for Coquet Island

    Captain Coquet’s Corner: European funding for Coquet Island

    14th October 2015

    Funding has been secured for the RSPB’s work on Coquet Island from the European LIFE fund,…

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  • Captain Coquet’s Corner: Roseate Tern City

    Captain Coquet’s Corner: Roseate Tern City

    13th August 2015

    Coquet Island becomes Roseate Tern City The 2015 season on Coquet Island has seen fabulous numbers…

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