Brian’s Top Tips for Puffin Photography- A Nature Photographer's Perspective of Skomer
Professional photographer Brian Matthews share his top tips for photographing puffins on Skomer Island.
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John Lewis 5th April 1926 – 20th January 2023
John Lewis was the Founder of the Friends of Skokholm & Skomer, and Extraordinary Volunteer
Skomer Island
With nearly 350,000 breeding pairs of Manx Shearwaters, over 41,500 Puffins, thousands of Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes and hundreds of Fulmars, Skomer is an internationally important…
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.
Skomer Island
With nearly 350,000 breeding pairs of Manx Shearwaters, over 41,500 Puffins, thousands of Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes and hundreds of Fulmars, Skomer is an internationally important seabird island.
It is also located less than a mile off the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast making it a great place to visit for the day or stay overnight.
It is also located less than a mile off the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast making it a great place to visit for the day or stay overnight.
Skomer Folk 2025 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Back after popular demand, Filkin's Drift are back to lead our folk retreat in 2025, 17th-20th August!
Skomer Shearwater Week 2025 - SOLD OUT
Skomer Shearwater Week is back for its 11th year in 2025. Come and join us to talk all things Shearwater on one of our two night stays, 20th-22nd August, 22nd-24th August or 24th-26th August.
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…
Wildlife Gardening - May
Learn how to make your garden more wildlife-friendly in May!
Sentinels of the Sea - Skomer Island
Sentinels of the Sea; Skomer Island Project Highlights
Skomer Events
We have lots of exciting events planned for 2025 - please find details of these below!
Wildlife And History Of Skomer Island
Find out all about the wildlife and history of Skomer Island - one of the most important seabird sites in southern Britain with maritime grassland, lush inland vegetation, bubbling streams and man-made ponds supporting a host of wildlife including Atlantic Puffins, Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Skomer Voles and much more.