Skomer Island
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One of Britain's most important seabird colonies home to almost half of the world's population of Manx Shearwaters.
The team on Skomer were very saddened to hear the news that Mike Alexander, ex-Warden on Skomer, has died aged 77, after a lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife Rosanne.
Read more: welshwildlife.org/news/wildlif...
Read more: welshwildlife.org/news/wildlif...
Wildlife Trust commemorates the life of Mike Alexander | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Skomer Warden, author, wildlife photographer and committed conservationist dies aged 77, after lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales.
welshwildlife.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The team on Skomer were very saddened to hear the news that Mike Alexander, ex-Warden on Skomer, has died aged 77, after a lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife Rosanne.
Read more: welshwildlife.org/news/wildlif...
Read more: welshwildlife.org/news/wildlif...
Check out our latest blog post by fieldworker Will about seal monitoring on Skomer this autumn.
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Field work update: seals
There can be few sounds in the British Isles more evocative than the cries of seals echoing around a rocky cove on a grey, bleak island morn...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Check out our latest blog post by fieldworker Will about seal monitoring on Skomer this autumn.
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/10/fiel...
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/10/fiel...
*Update - Due to unforeseen circumstances, Skomer hostel booking will now open to non-members a week later on Monday 27th October 2025. Apologies for any inconvenience.*
Skomer hostel booking will open to non-members on Monday 20th Oct. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. There is some availability in April & late July. There's no availability in May & June.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
October 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
*Update - Due to unforeseen circumstances, Skomer hostel booking will now open to non-members a week later on Monday 27th October 2025. Apologies for any inconvenience.*
Our phonelines are open - members of Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales can now book their 2026 stay on Skomer.
To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
For more important information about booking visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
For more important information about booking visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
October 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Our phonelines are open - members of Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales can now book their 2026 stay on Skomer.
To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
For more important information about booking visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
For more important information about booking visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
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Skomer hostel booking will open to Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members on 6th October and non-members on 20th October 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Skomer hostel booking will open to Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members on 6th October and non-members on 20th October 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
Skomer is now closed!
25,339 of you visited the island this year - our busiest ever year.
Please be assured that we monitor our visitor numbers carefully to ensure that visitors do not negatively affect our wildlife.
We thank you for continuing to support our work.
25,339 of you visited the island this year - our busiest ever year.
Please be assured that we monitor our visitor numbers carefully to ensure that visitors do not negatively affect our wildlife.
We thank you for continuing to support our work.
September 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Skomer is now closed!
25,339 of you visited the island this year - our busiest ever year.
Please be assured that we monitor our visitor numbers carefully to ensure that visitors do not negatively affect our wildlife.
We thank you for continuing to support our work.
25,339 of you visited the island this year - our busiest ever year.
Please be assured that we monitor our visitor numbers carefully to ensure that visitors do not negatively affect our wildlife.
We thank you for continuing to support our work.
How Many Young Birders Long is a Humpback Whale? And other island conundrums - An August/September update with LTV Anna.
Read all about our latest events and island goings on in our latest blog post.
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/09/how-...
Read all about our latest events and island goings on in our latest blog post.
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/09/how-...
How Many Young Birders Long is a Humpback Whale? And other island conundrums.
An August / Early September Update Events: Black to Nature Our events season for 2025 was kicked off with a visit from a group of 11-16 year...
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September 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
How Many Young Birders Long is a Humpback Whale? And other island conundrums - An August/September update with LTV Anna.
Read all about our latest events and island goings on in our latest blog post.
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/09/how-...
Read all about our latest events and island goings on in our latest blog post.
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/09/how-...
Our webcam Manx Shearwater has now fledged - it is now on its way to Argentina.
A few weeks ago, researchers from OxNav research group ringed the burrow chick (under license) as part of ongoing Manx Shearwater work on the island.
A few weeks ago, researchers from OxNav research group ringed the burrow chick (under license) as part of ongoing Manx Shearwater work on the island.
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our webcam Manx Shearwater has now fledged - it is now on its way to Argentina.
A few weeks ago, researchers from OxNav research group ringed the burrow chick (under license) as part of ongoing Manx Shearwater work on the island.
A few weeks ago, researchers from OxNav research group ringed the burrow chick (under license) as part of ongoing Manx Shearwater work on the island.
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Important islands booking update
We’ve listened to your feedback and have made some changes to improve how you book stays on Skomer and Skokholm.
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Joshua Copping
#Skomer #Skokholm
We’ve listened to your feedback and have made some changes to improve how you book stays on Skomer and Skokholm.
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Joshua Copping
#Skomer #Skokholm
August 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Important islands booking update
We’ve listened to your feedback and have made some changes to improve how you book stays on Skomer and Skokholm.
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Joshua Copping
#Skomer #Skokholm
We’ve listened to your feedback and have made some changes to improve how you book stays on Skomer and Skokholm.
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Joshua Copping
#Skomer #Skokholm
Seals, Steps and Generator Sheds - Check out our latest blog post as written by LTV Anna to find out everything we've been up to in the last few weeks!
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/08/seal...
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/08/seal...
Seals, Steps And Generator Sheds - A July/ Early August Island Update
Seals, Steps And Generator Sheds - A July/ Early August Island Update Wildlife and Monitoring Updates Goodbye to the Auks & Amy In July we ...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Seals, Steps and Generator Sheds - Check out our latest blog post as written by LTV Anna to find out everything we've been up to in the last few weeks!
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/08/seal...
skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/08/seal...
We kicked off our events schedule this week with a fantastic few days in partnership with @officialblack2nature, with 14 young people joining us for three nights.
We're so proud of everything they learnt and for throwing themselves so enthusiastically into the events.
We're so proud of everything they learnt and for throwing themselves so enthusiastically into the events.
August 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We kicked off our events schedule this week with a fantastic few days in partnership with @officialblack2nature, with 14 young people joining us for three nights.
We're so proud of everything they learnt and for throwing themselves so enthusiastically into the events.
We're so proud of everything they learnt and for throwing themselves so enthusiastically into the events.
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What to see on Skomer in August 🐦🐬🦋
The majority of Puffins have now left the island but there are plenty of other species to look out for on your visit - from amazing marine mammals to stunning seabirds and beautiful butterflies.
The majority of Puffins have now left the island but there are plenty of other species to look out for on your visit - from amazing marine mammals to stunning seabirds and beautiful butterflies.
August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What to see on Skomer in August 🐦🐬🦋
The majority of Puffins have now left the island but there are plenty of other species to look out for on your visit - from amazing marine mammals to stunning seabirds and beautiful butterflies.
The majority of Puffins have now left the island but there are plenty of other species to look out for on your visit - from amazing marine mammals to stunning seabirds and beautiful butterflies.
We've had a few spaces come available in our otherwise sold out events season:
- Skomer Folk - 17th Aug to 20th Aug, 3 beds, £300 each.
- Skomer Yoga - 26th Aug to 28th Aug, 1 bed, £185.
To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
- Skomer Folk - 17th Aug to 20th Aug, 3 beds, £300 each.
- Skomer Yoga - 26th Aug to 28th Aug, 1 bed, £185.
To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
July 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We've had a few spaces come available in our otherwise sold out events season:
- Skomer Folk - 17th Aug to 20th Aug, 3 beds, £300 each.
- Skomer Yoga - 26th Aug to 28th Aug, 1 bed, £185.
To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
- Skomer Folk - 17th Aug to 20th Aug, 3 beds, £300 each.
- Skomer Yoga - 26th Aug to 28th Aug, 1 bed, £185.
To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
Discover Skomer's hidden history - now in 3D!
Using cutting-edge technology, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales archaeologists have revealed
Explore Skomer's archaeology: champ.ly/wsJ2OGc8
Read the full story: rcahmw.gov.uk/3d-surveys-g...
Using cutting-edge technology, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales archaeologists have revealed
Explore Skomer's archaeology: champ.ly/wsJ2OGc8
Read the full story: rcahmw.gov.uk/3d-surveys-g...
July 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Discover Skomer's hidden history - now in 3D!
Using cutting-edge technology, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales archaeologists have revealed
Explore Skomer's archaeology: champ.ly/wsJ2OGc8
Read the full story: rcahmw.gov.uk/3d-surveys-g...
Using cutting-edge technology, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales archaeologists have revealed
Explore Skomer's archaeology: champ.ly/wsJ2OGc8
Read the full story: rcahmw.gov.uk/3d-surveys-g...
Monday was Skomer Pride, a wonderful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community - Skomer is proud to be a safe, accepting place for all staff, volunteers and visitors.
We champion your right to be your true self. Alongside wildlife content, our social media will always showcase this.
We champion your right to be your true self. Alongside wildlife content, our social media will always showcase this.
July 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Monday was Skomer Pride, a wonderful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community - Skomer is proud to be a safe, accepting place for all staff, volunteers and visitors.
We champion your right to be your true self. Alongside wildlife content, our social media will always showcase this.
We champion your right to be your true self. Alongside wildlife content, our social media will always showcase this.
Happy Pride Month to all who celebrate! Everyone is welcome on Skomer - diversity and inclusion are a cornerstone of what we do.
To celebrate, we've cross-referenced our breeding bird species with birds displaying homosexual behaviour (Bagemihl, 1999) to produce a Skomer Gay Bird Checklist.
To celebrate, we've cross-referenced our breeding bird species with birds displaying homosexual behaviour (Bagemihl, 1999) to produce a Skomer Gay Bird Checklist.
June 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Happy Pride Month to all who celebrate! Everyone is welcome on Skomer - diversity and inclusion are a cornerstone of what we do.
To celebrate, we've cross-referenced our breeding bird species with birds displaying homosexual behaviour (Bagemihl, 1999) to produce a Skomer Gay Bird Checklist.
To celebrate, we've cross-referenced our breeding bird species with birds displaying homosexual behaviour (Bagemihl, 1999) to produce a Skomer Gay Bird Checklist.