Skoma Island – Haven for Seabirds
Skoma Island, situated off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, is renowned for its extraordinary wildlife, particularly its large breeding colony of puffins. The island’s dramatic volcanic cliffs, sheltered bays, and wildflower-carpeted slopes offer sanctuary to hundreds of thousands of seabirds, making it one of the most important wildlife sites in Northern Europe.
The Puffin Colonies
During the spring and summer months, thousands of Atlantic puffins return to Skoma to breed. Nesting in rabbit burrows across the island’s grassy plateaus, these charismatic birds are remarkably approachable, allowing photographers to capture intimate portraits of them carrying sand eels or interacting near their nests.
Rugged Coastal Landscapes
Beyond the birdlife, Skoma offers spectacular coastal scenery. Paths wind along dramatic clifftops overlooking deep inlets like The Wick, a sheer-sided cove where guillemots, razorbills, and fulmars nest on narrow ledges above the crashing Atlantic waves.
Interactive Expedition Map
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