Skomer Island
Skomer Island is a National Nature Reserve and RSPB reserve off the Pembrokeshire coast, one of the most important seabird islands in the North Atlantic and the most accessible puffin colony in Britain. The island supports one of the largest puffin colonies in the UK, with around 360,000 pairs nesting in burrows across the clifftops and slopes each summer, alongside one of the largest Manx shearwater colonies in the world, with over 300,000 pairs nesting underground. Grey seals breed on the rocky shores in autumn, and the island also supports significant populations of short-eared owls, peregrines and various raptors and seabirds. Day trips to Skomer operate from Martin's Haven near Marloes from April to October, with limited overnight stays available. The extraordinary concentration of wildlife and the beautiful coastal setting make Skomer one of the finest wildlife destinations in Britain.