My dog
Jamie fell in love with wildlife taking his dog for walks at Attenborough Nature Reserve as a young boy to keep him occupied. Now he is inspiring the next generation working with the Keeping It…
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Cinnabar
These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…
Information For 2025 Skomer Commercial Operators
Please see below information for current Commercial Operators on Skomer Island in 2025.
Please note that we are currently reviewing the scheme in time for the 2026 and aren't taking new Commercial Operators at the moment. If you have already booked a trip with paying guests for the first time in 2025, please contact skomer.vo@welshwildlife.org.
Please note that we are currently reviewing the scheme in time for the 2026 and aren't taking new Commercial Operators at the moment. If you have already booked a trip with paying guests for the first time in 2025, please contact skomer.vo@welshwildlife.org.
My calendar
Stephen walks around his local patch once or twice a week throughout the year. He looks and listens carefully to discover the wild creatures hidden in the reedbed and surrounding woods.
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How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
How to make a bee hotel
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.