Skomer Young Birders' Week 2027

4 young people on Young Birders' Week. Two of them are holding Manx Shearwater chicks.

Young birders holding Manx Shearwater chicks - © WTSWW

Skomer Young Birders' Week 2027

Skomer Young Birders’ Week is back for 2 sessions in 2027, 5th – 8th September and 8th – 11th September.

Event details

Meeting point

The boat to the island is boarded from Martin's Haven.

Date

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About the event

Calling all wildlife enthusiasts aged 18-25 - Skomer Young Birders’ Week is back!. Join us on one of our sessions, 5th – 8th September and 8th – 11th September. 

Join like-minded young people for 3 nights of wildlife watching on Skomer - the trip will include Manx Shearwater chick weighing, moth trapping, Skomer vole surveys, cetacean watches, talks and night walks. It is designed for early career conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts to gain skills with lots of different taxa.

With support from the Nature Networks Fund and Pembrokeshire Bird Group, this trip only costs £50 (plus £6 boat fee, paid separately after booking), which is significantly cheaper than a 'normal' stay. 

To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm when booking opens on Tuesday 1st December.

Booking

Phone number

01656 724100

Price

£50 per person (plus boat fee)

Additional booking information

Booking opens on Tuesday 1st December. To book, please call the booking office 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, Monday to Thursday.

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Due to the sensitive nature of the island, we are unable to allow any dogs, even guide dogs. Chaperoning is available on request for those who require it.

Mobility

Upon landing on Skomer, there are 87 steps to climb to reach the top of the island. For more information, please see our designated accessibility and inclusivity page.

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access
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Hearing loop

Available upon request

What to bring

Pack for all weathers! We recommend bringing waterproofs, layers, sunglasses and a hat. Binoculars are useful but can be hired upon arrival.

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Parking information

West Hook Farm
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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area

Contact us

Island Bookings Team
Contact number: 01656 724100