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Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
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Commercial Operators
Commercial Operators are external businesses which have signed up to run trips on Skomer Island. These trips range from overnight photography workshops to wildlife watching day trips. Please see below for details of Commercial Operators who are running trips in 2025.
Skomer remains a stronghold for Puffin populations
Skomer Island welcomes back over 41,000 puffins as the annual seabird count reveals how their population is faring.
Glanville fritillary
The Glanville fritillary can be spotted on warm days around coastal habitats on the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands, as well as at a few locations in mainland England.
Volunteer on Skomer
Skomer is an amazing island - but it couldn't run without our volunteers! We have short-term and long-term opportunities available, please see below for details.
Storm Petrel
Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on small offshore islands.
Community Organising in Nextdoor Nature
Community organising is a new approach being used in the Wildlife Trusts to reach our goal of 1 in 4 people taking action for nature in the UK, creating a positive and sustainable impact for…
Cemaes Head
Cemaes Head is the most northerly of the many fine headlands on the Pembrokeshire coast and overlooks the broad sweep of the mouth of the Teifi estuary towards the Trust’s Cardigan Island Nature…
My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
Egg-citing Easter Holiday Events
We have an exciting range of outdoor nature activities and indoor craft events at the Welsh Wildlife Centre over the school Easter holidays to keep you happy, whatever the weather. Activities are…
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-…