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The final few days of the season were spent variously cleaning, packing and refreshing the forecasts for wind and swell; hoping that the promised weather windows would allow safe crossing and return of the boat to Neyland. This November’s changeable forecast left us prepared to leave at a few hours’ notice, eventually setting off...
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 morning. Standing quietly and peering into the autumnal drizzle, Skomer feels smaller and more remote than its actual position less than a mile from the busy Pembrokeshire mainland. Perhaps it’s not surprising that seals have long since featu...
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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 olds from the Black to Nature group based in Bristol. This group aims to increase access to nature for young people from visible minority ethnic groups. The group got involved in a range of activities incl...
Seals, Steps And Generator Sheds - A July/ Early August Island Update
Wildlife and Monitoring Updates
Goodbye to the Auks & Amy
In July we said goodbye to the last of the razorbills and guillemots! The final chicks fledged (or became Greater Black Backed lunch) and the last of the adults l...
