Skomer

Skomer
Ynys Sgomer (Welsh)
Skomer viewed from Martin's Haven
Skomer
Geography
LocationJack Sound
Coordinates51°44′15″N 5°17′42″W / 51.7375°N 5.2950°W / 51.7375; -5.2950
Area2.92 km2 (1.13 sq mi)
Length3.2 km (1.99 mi)
Width2.4 km (1.49 mi)
Administration
Wales
CountyPembrokeshire
CommunityMarloes and St Brides
Additional information
grid reference SM725093

Skomer (Welsh: Ynys Sgomer) 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 (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 archaeological interest: stone circles, standing stone and remains of prehistoric houses. Much of the island has been designated an ancient monument.