Window to the Wild: Live puffin cameras at First Street, Manchester
Spot a puffin on First Street in Manchester's city centre, where we'll be broadcasting the sights and sounds of Northumberland's Farne Islands live during the puffins' breeding season.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
The National Trust is bringing screenings of some of the UK’s rarest and hardest‑to‑see wildlife — including beavers, puffins and seals — to major cities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to help more people connect with nature.
This month, it's the turn of the puffins. Transport yourself to the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland from the middle of Manchester and experience over 80,000 puffins and other nesting seabirds from the safety of dry land.
Our mobile van will be broadcasting the scenes live from First Street, Manchester, M15 4FN, so keep an eye out for us there.
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