Shipwreck on Skokholm
Lisa Morgan, Head of Islands and Marine, discusses the recent shipwreck on Skokholm Island and how incidents like this put seabirds at risk.
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Skomer Island Welsh Learner Guided Walk 2027
Our Welsh Learner Guided Walk is back in 2027 on Monday 19th July. Booking opens on Tuesday 1st December.
Skokholm Island
Lying in the Celtic Sea two miles off the southwest Pembrokeshire coast, Skokholm has its own charm and sense of remoteness with tall, sandstone cliffs and a wild landscape. The island is approximately half a mile across at its widest point and a mile in length which makes it perfect for exploring. There are never more than 26 people on the island, that’s 10 acres of space for every visitor!
Another record-breaking year on Skomer: what it takes to count 52,019 Puffins
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales announces another record-breaking year on Skomer Island, with 52,019 Puffins recorded in this year’s count, beating the previous record of 43,626 set…
Ceidwaid y Môr - Ynys Sgomer
Ceidwaid y Môr - Ynys Sgomer. Uchafbwyntiau'r Prosiect
Emmanuel's Skokholm Experience
Skokholm Bird Observatory was delighted to host Emmanuel Jatta, a Research Assistant from Kartong Bird Observatory in The Gambia, for five weeks this spring.
Skokholm Island: March 2020
The latest on what we've been up to on Skokholm Island!
Skomer Island Long-Term and Seabird Monitoring Volunteer APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Applications for 2026 long-term volunteer and seabird monitoring volunteer are now closed. Applications for 2027 will open on 1st January 2027.
Best Wildlife to see on Skokholm Island
Lisa Morgan, Head of Islands and Living Seas, tells us about some of her favourite wildlife encounters in Skokholm Island!
Lights, Camera, Puffins! Celebrating Our Skomer Web Cam Appeal Success
It's coming soon, keep an eye on our WTSWW social media pages for the official launch date!
Islands Booking FAQs
Our guide to booking an overnight stay on Skomer and Skokholm.
Keeled skimmer
The keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.