One of Britain's most important seabird colonies home to almost half of the world's population of Manx Shearwaters.https://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mtbth26fvc2lWe have a few last minute spaces on our yoga retreats next week, which run 25th-27th August and 27th-29th August. All yoga abilities, 16+ (under-18s must be accompanied). £199 plus boat fee. To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.17 Aug 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbth26fvc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mqelta2kzc2bThe Skomer team are thrilled to hear of the fundraising efforts of Shirley Matthews, a long-standing friend of the island and current Chair of the Friends of Skokholm and Skomer. Please donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/shirley-matthews-1... Please read more: https://skomerisland.blogspot.com/.../shirley-on-her... See less11 Jul 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqelta2kzc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mqbscdcsnc2wIt's another scorcher on Skomer today! If you're visiting us over the next few days, please bring plenty of water, suncream and appropriate clothing. The Guillemots and Razorbills have started leaving now, but there's still plenty of seabirds here to enjoy.10 Jul 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbscdcsnc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mp44ytwqec2lHappy Pride Month from the Skomer Island team to all who celebrate it! 🏳️‍🌈 We need a diversity of people to protect diversity in nature, and we're dedicated to making Skomer a welcome and safe space for everyone who works, volunteers and visits our island.25 Jun 2026 09:37 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp44ytwqec2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mos2l2v2yc2wHappy Solstice from a cloud-free Skomer this morning ☀ Photo - Rob Knott21 Jun 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mos2l2v2yc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mokk7qfzsk2hOnce the fog eased off, the island was looking glorious in the sun last night. There was an adult Stonechat calling to a fledgling as this photo was taken - just one of many fledglings on the island at the moment.18 Jun 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokk7qfzsk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mnafdt46ik2qA first blog post by long-term volunteer Lou about her first few weeks on the island - from bluebells to biosecurity, she's had a great first few weeks! https://skomerisland.blogspot.com/2026/05/bluebells-birds-and-boats.html01 Jun 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnafdt46ik2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mlnxu5vlas24The thrift, campion and bluebells are in full bloom on Skomer at the moment - it's a lovely sight and smells great too! What's your favourite thing about May on Skomer?12 May 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnxu5vlas24https://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3misucnpih22oIn the last week of March, we had a work party week, where a group of volunteers come on to help us get the island ready for the new season. Check out our latest blog post to see what we got up to: https://skomerisland.blogspot.com/2026/04/mud-mice-and-mission-daffodil-week-with.html?m=106 Apr 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3misucnpih22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3migakilitc2nIt's a beautiful morning here in North Haven. The boat is just coming round the headland and it's 1st April - Skomer Island is now open!01 Apr 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3migakilitc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mgue4rlcws2pFive go to an island! We've now been back on the island for nearly two weeks. Check out our latest blog post by Skomer Fieldworker Will about the arrival. https://skomerisland.blogspot.com/.../five-go-to-island...12 Mar 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgue4rlcws2phttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mfx4ljv7q22pWe are back! The Skomer team landed safely back on the island today with many boxes, bags and sacks of potatoes, and were greeted by a Siskin, Hen Harrier and plenty of butterflies. We are very grateful to Amy and Anna, two of last year's long-term volunteers, for helping us with the move on.28 Feb 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfx4ljv7q22phttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3mbbtb7je622lLong-term volunteer and seabird monitoring volunteer applications for 2026 are now open! We have 4 positions available with different start dates. Please see https://www.welshwildlife.org/volunteering-opportunities/skomer-island-long-term-volunteering31 Dec 2025 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbtb7je622lhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3ma6rrtxbl22pChristmas hours - No hostel or event bookings can be taken 18th Dec - 5th Jan. Day trips can still be booked online as normal. Social media will not be monitored during this time. Thank you, and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas period!17 Dec 2025 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6rrtxbl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m7hosgp4t22hSkomer events go on sale today! To book, please call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. We look forward to seeing you very soon.08 Dec 2025 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hosgp4t22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m6wbe6qeik2r2026 Skomer events go on sale from 8th December! For more info on our events programme, please visit: www.welshwildlife.org/skomer-events. To book from 8th Dec, call the booking office on 01656 724100, Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. https://www.welshwildlife.org/skomer-events01 Dec 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wbe6qeik2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m6w5hgwozk2lTickets for 2026 day trips to Skomer are now on sale! Head to www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk to secure yours today. For more information on visiting Skomer, please see https://www.welshwildlife.org/visit/skomer-island.01 Dec 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6w5hgwozk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m6fci5npsk2f2026 Skomer Island day tickets go on sale 1 week today, Monday 1st December! Get your tickets: www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk For more information on day visits: https://www.welshwildlife.org/skomer-island-day-trips 📸 Rob Knott24 Nov 2025 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fci5npsk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m5hayagkec22The 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: https://welshwildlife.org/news/wildlife-trust-commemorates-life-mike-alexander12 Nov 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hayagkec22https://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m5eemjwzjc24Check out our latest blog post by fieldworker Will about seal monitoring on Skomer this autumn. https://skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/10/field-work-update-seals.html11 Nov 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5eemjwzjc24https://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m3jwmtvhtc2j*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.* [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Oct 2025 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3jwmtvhtc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m2j5thhvjc2cOur 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-faqs06 Oct 2025 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2j5thhvjc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3m22tbkwsj225Skomer 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.30 Sep 2025 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22tbkwsj225https://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3lzgiiisu3s2lOur 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.22 Sep 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgiiisu3s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3lxcp2omlqs22Seals, 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! https://skomerisland.blogspot.com/2025/08/seals-steps-and-generator-sheds-july.html26 Aug 2025 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcp2omlqs22https://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3luffz7p4jk2yWe'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.20 Jul 2025 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3luffz7p4jk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/skomerisland.bsky.social/post/3lu5puw7yqs2uDiscover 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: https://rcahmw.gov.uk/3d-surveys-give-virtual-access-to-skomers-hidden-archaeology/17 Jul 2025 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:fbdy7zkxaffrfaba2iachafe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu5puw7yqs2u