Skomer Island
Skomer Island is a small island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It is well known for its wildlife: around half the world's population of Manx shearwaters nest on the island, the Atlantic puffin colony is the largest in southern Britain, and the Skomer vole is unique to the island. Skomer is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area. There is limited access to the island, the only way is to take the boat from Martin's Haven. It makes trips a every day (except Mondays) from April to September. There is also a limited of 250 people allowed to visit the island each day to protect island's the ecosystem. Advance booking is not permitted and reservations are strictly on a first come, first served basis at Lockley Lodge and long lines do form early each morning in the peak season. (Skomer, Wales)
