Seabirds and Whales - A Yorkshire Adventure - Staithes Harbour

The Yorkshire coast, once famous for its whaling fleet which sailed from Whitby is now becoming famous for its whale watching!

In late summer Minke Whales appear, following the Mackerel shoals, these fantastic mammals are the most regularly seen large cetacean on our coast. Harbour Porpoise are with us throughout the year and seen on most of our trips. Bottle-nosed Dolphins are now being seen all year round on the coast in increasing numbers. In 2024 we also enjoyed great views of Humpback Whales!

We also see many seabirds and in the past have seen: Arctic Skuas, Great Skuas, Manx Shearwaters, Sooty Shearwaters, Balearic Shearwater, Great Shearwater, Atlantic Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars, Arctic, Common and Black Terns, thousands of diving Gannets, Red-throated Divers, Common Scoters and much more including migrant song birds crossing the North Sea and even Peregrine Falcons.

Each tour includes the boat trip and an expert YCN guide in a small group environment.

These special five hour trips have been designed to allow the flexibility to target the best stretch of coastline depending on where the seabird and/or cetacean action is prior to the tour.

Throughout the trip you will have a great opportunity to learn about field craft and identification from our local expert guides in a small friendly group environment.