Skomer
Skomer is a 3 kmē island off the coast of southwest Wales, one of a chain lying within a kilometre off the Pembrokeshire coast and separated from the mainland by the treacherous waters of Jack Sound.
Measuring approximately 2.4km (1.5 mi) north-south and 3.2km (2 mi) east-west, it was last permanently inhabited (all year round) in 1958, and is known for its abundant wildlife. Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area.
Skomer is best known for its large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Cormorants, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Atlantic Puffins, European Storm-petrels, Common Shags, Eurasian Oystercatchers and gulls, as well as birds of prey including Short-eared Owls, Little Owls, and Peregrine Falcons.
In 2005-06, there was a renovation project of the farm buildings which included the old barn for improved overnight visitor and research accommodation. Solar power provides hot water and a small amount of electricity for lighting, and Self-catering visitor accommodation is now available from April to October.
Measuring approximately 2.4km (1.5 mi) north-south and 3.2km (2 mi) east-west, it was last permanently inhabited (all year round) in 1958, and is known for its abundant wildlife. Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area.
Skomer is best known for its large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Cormorants, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Atlantic Puffins, European Storm-petrels, Common Shags, Eurasian Oystercatchers and gulls, as well as birds of prey including Short-eared Owls, Little Owls, and Peregrine Falcons.
In 2005-06, there was a renovation project of the farm buildings which included the old barn for improved overnight visitor and research accommodation. Solar power provides hot water and a small amount of electricity for lighting, and Self-catering visitor accommodation is now available from April to October.
