Black-tailed skimmer
The Black-tailed skimmer is a narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen flying low over the bare gravel and mud around flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is on the wing from May to August.
Search
Chwilio
Autumn on Skomer Island
Emma Whatley is an undergraduate student studying Biology at Swansea University. She joined the Skomer team as part of her research year placement this September to assist with fieldwork during…
Sentinels of the Sea - Skomer Island
Sentinels of the Sea; Skomer Island Project Highlights
Skomer Art 2026
Skomer Art is back for its third year in 2026 from Wednesday 19th August to Saturday 22nd August. Booking opens on Monday 8th December.
Skomer Folk 2026
Skomer Folk is back for its third year in 2026 from Sunday 16th August to Wednesday 19th August. Booking opens on Monday 8th December.
Skomer Events
We have lots of exciting events planned for 2026 - these will go on sale on Monday 8th December.
Skomer Yoga 2026
Skomer Yoga is back for two sessions in 2026, Tuesday 25th August – Thursday 27th August and Thursday 27th August – Saturday 29th August. Booking opens on Monday 8th December.
Accessibility & Inclusivity on Skomer Island
We are committed to making Skomer Island as inclusive as possible. We want as many people as possible to be able to experience the wonders of our wildlife-packed island.
About us
We manage 110 nature reserves covering 2,007 hectares around Brecknock, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Glamorgan, and Pembrokeshire.
Educational Trips To Skomer Island
Packed full of seabirds, endemic species, rare plants, unique geological features and archaeological remains, there's something for every school and university group to get out of a trip to Skomer Island.
Wildlife And History Of Skomer Island
Find out all about the wildlife of Skomer Island - one of the most important seabird sites in southern Britain. Its maritime grassland, lush inland vegetation, bubbling streams and man-made ponds support a host of wildlife including Atlantic Puffins, Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Skomer Voles and much more.
Please note, Puffins start arriving in mid-April. They are present from May-July. The first ones start leaving in mid-July and all Puffins are gone by the end of July.
Please note, Puffins start arriving in mid-April. They are present from May-July. The first ones start leaving in mid-July and all Puffins are gone by the end of July.
Skomer Autumn Migration 2026
Skomer Autumn Migration is back in 2026, 13th September – 16th September. Booking opens on Monday 8th December.