Skomer, Pembrokeshire - springtime - postcard c.1980s

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• Picture / Image:  Springtime on Skomer [Pembrokeshire]
• Publisher: Pembrokeshire National Park
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^{Skomer (Welsh: Ynys Sgomer) is an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire in west Wales. 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 (a subspecies of the bank vole) is unique to the island. Skomer is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area. It is surrounded by a marine nature reserve and is managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.}

^{Skomer is known for its archeological interest: stone circles, standing stone and remains of prehistoric houses. Much of the island has been designated an ancient monument.}

^{There is a hostel on the island so visitors can remain on Skomer after day trippers have taken the boat home.[1]}

^{The island has an area of 2.92 km2 (1.13 sq mi).[2] Its highest point is 79 m (259 ft) above sea level at Gorse Hill, while the majority of the island sits at around 60 m (200 ft) above sea level. Skomer is intersected by a series of slopes and ridges giving it a rich and varied topography. It is approximately 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from north–south and 3.2 km (2.0 mi) east–west. The island is almost cut in two near its eastern side by two bays.[3][4] It is one of several islands lying within a kilometre of the Pembrokeshire coast and separated from the mainland by the treacherous waters of Jack Sound. Three islets surround Skomer: Mew Stone (60 metres, 197 feet), Midland Isle, (50 metres, 164 feet), and Garland Stone, (32 metres, 105 feet).}

^{Boats sail to Skomer from Martin's Haven on the mainland, a sheltered 10-minute trip every day except Monday (Bank Holiday Mondays excepted) from April to October between 10am and noon (actual times may vary). Return sailings are from 3pm but the boatman will advise on the day. There are limits on the number of people allowed to visit the island (250 per day). Advance booking is not permitted and reservations are strictly on a first come, first served basis at Lockley Lodge in Martin's Haven and long queues can develop early each morning.}

^{Areas open for visitor access are restricted to pathways. The Neck, an eastern area connected only by a narrow isthmus, is entirely out of bounds to visitors.}

^{In 2005–06, there was a renovation project of the farm buildings which included the old barn for improved overnight visitor and research accommodation, the volunteers' quarters were rebuilt and the warden's house at North Haven was also rebuilt. Solar power provides hot water and electricity for lighting. Self-catering visitor accommodation is now available from April to October.}