The population of grey seal pups on the Farne Islands has increased 57% in five years, with 2,737 born last year

North

Wamses

Longstone

Many live on Brownsman Island, which is closed to tourists

Big Harcar

Farne

Islands

Staple

Island

Newcastle

Farne Island

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1 mile

North

Wamses

Longstone

Inverness

Many live on Brownsman Island, which is closed to tourists

Big Harcar

Edinburgh

Newcastle

Farne

Islands

Staple

Island

Manchester

Birmingham

Cardiff

London

Farne Island

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1 mile

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