The tiny island where puffins are thriving despite global decline
A record number of puffins have been recorded on Skomer Island despite the birds being at risk of extinction.
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Skomer
Island in Pembrokeshire, Marloes and St Brides, Wales
Skomer or Skomer Island is an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, in the community of Marloes and St Brides 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 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.
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