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One of Britain's most important seabird colonies home to almost half of the world's population of Manx Shearwaters.

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Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 7d ago

Though the island is closed to visitors for the year, the Skomer team are still out on the island for another few weeks finishing off monitoring and carrying out maintenance and practical tasks. We've had some really bright and sunny days and some excellent sunsets too.

A photo of the north coast of the island. The path is green and there is a big sun and sunrays over the water behind. The sun is getting low in the sky.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

That's all folks! The 2026 season has ended and Skomer is now closed until 2027. Overnight accommodation opens in the coming weeks and day visitor bookings towards the end of the year - we will keep you updated. Skomer Island reopens on Friday 26th March 2027 - we'll see you then.

A silhouette of the Skomer farm. There is a bright orange sky behind and the foreground is almost completely dark.
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales@wtsww.bsky.social · 2mo ago

2027 Skomer and Skokholm bookings open soon. Here's what you need to know ⬇️ Bookings for overnight stays open on these dates: Skokholm Island: Monday 5th October – members can book 7 night stays Monday 12th October – members can book 3 or 4 night stays Monday 26th October – open to non-members

Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We've got two last minute spaces for our Autumn Migration event, 13th-16th September - £269 per person including expert bird guiding by local birder Dave Astins. Please call the booking office on 01656 724100 to book your place.

Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 12mo ago

2026 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.

Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We 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.

A photo of people doing yoga in the courtyard. They are forming a pose with the buildings behind.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It'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.

A view of Skomer in the sun. There is a building on the cliffs and ble sky behind.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Happy 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.

A photo of Skomer in the bright sun. The caption reads "Happy Pride Month! Skomer welcomes everyone, now and always." There are Progress Pride flags in the corners.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Once 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.

A landscape photo of the island with the path stretching away on the left and bracken next to it. The Farm is visible in the distance with a bright sun above.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In 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: skomerisland.blogspot.com/2026/04/mud-...

Mud, mice and Mission Daffodil: A week with the Skomer work party

What a week! There is a unique kind of energy that descends on Skomer when the work party arrives, and this latest visit was a whirlwind of ...

skomerisland.blogspot.com

Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 9mo ago

We 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.

The Skomer team pose with a pile of boxes and bags. The sun is shining.People stand on a boat looking in different directions with lots of boxes around them. The island is close behind them. Amy walks up the steps carrying a large box. She is smiling despite the heavy weight.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Christmas 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!

The Skomer team, Rob, Will, Leighton and Ceris, sit next to each other in a boat. Ceris is at the helm and Rob is taking the selfie. They are all smiling.
Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · last yr.

The 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: welshwildlife.org/news/wildlif...

Wildlife Trust commemorates the life of Mike Alexander | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Skomer Warden, author, wildlife photographer and committed conservationist dies aged 77, after lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales.

welshwildlife.org

Skomer Island@skomerisland.bsky.social · last yr.

*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.*

The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales@wtsww.bsky.social · last yr.

Skomer hostel booking will open to non-members on Monday 20th Oct. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. There is some availability in April & late July. There's no availability in May & June. Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs 📸 Amy Compton

Puffin with sand eels in its beak.