All 42 of East Yorkshire's Giant Puffins will be on display in Bridlington this week.
The one meter tall fibreglass puffins have been part of the East Yorkshire Puffin Galore trail since last July.
The project has now come to and end and 14 of the puffins are being auctioned off for charity later in the month.
Clare Huby from the project says there has been a lot of interest in buying the sculptures.
The giant birds have been living in various parts of the county over the last year as part of a 165 mile long puffin trail.
Clare Huby says the birds are now having a spruce up before being put on show at West Building Supplies in Bridlington on Saturday.
Since launching last year, it's thought that Puffins Galore! has attracted over two hundred thousand people to the area to spot puffins using the online app and Spotter’s Guide. Running along the East Yorkshire Coast from Bempton to Kilnsea and inland Hull and East Yorkshire, the sculptures have engaged people of all ages.
Director of Puffins Galore!, Rick Welton says:
“We estimate that approximately 200,000 people will have participated in the sculpture trail. It has encouraged visitors to quieter parts of the East Yorkshire Coast and raised awareness of local businesses and organisations. The feedback we have received shows this to be a very worthwhile project for everyone involved.
“This has been a project that has captured the public’s imagination. We would like to thank funders from Yorkshire Coast BID, Visit East Yorkshire, our artists, our sponsors, Puffin Pals and everyone who took part in the sculpture trail.”
The Grand Puffin Auction will be taking place at West Building Supplies in Bridlington, on Saturday 13 May.
Profits from the sponsor purchase and the auction will be distributed between the project’s charity partners, RNLI, RSPB, Hornsea Inshore Rescue and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The auction will be conducted by Gilbert Baitson Auctioneers of Hull who previously auctioned the Larkin Toads and Amy Johnson Moths.
Andrew Baitson said:
“We just love auctioning these wonderful animal sculptures. They generate so much interest and there’s a very special excitement in the room when they come under the hammer – and of course it’s great to get the very best price so that the charities all benefit.”
The project has been supported by Yorkshire Coast BID. Chief Exec, Kerry Carruthers, said:
“It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in such a creative project that has really brought together areas across the Yorkshire Coast, as well as driving footfall to the area. This final chapter for the puffins is a fantastic way to give back and support some of our well-respected charity partners.”
The puffins will be on display on the following dates:
- Friday 5 May: 10am - 4pm.
- Saturday 6 May (King Charles; Coronation): 10am – 12pm.
- Sunday 7 May: Closed.
- Monday 8 May (Bank Holiday) to Friday 12 May: 10am - 4pm.
On Saturday 13 May, the auction will open at 11am for bidding to start at 12pm.
There is more information about Puffins Galore at www.puffinsgalore.co.uk
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