Ynys Sgomer (Welsh) | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Skomer viewed from Martin's Haven | |
  Skomer | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jack Sound |
| Coordinates | 51°44′15″N 5°17′42″W / 51.7375°N 5.2950°W |
| Area | 2.92 km2 (1.13 sq mi) |
| Length | 3.2 km (1.99 mi) |
| Width | 2.4 km (1.49 mi) |
| Administration | |
Wales | |
| County | Pembrokeshire |
| Community | Marloes and St Brides |
| Additional information | |
| grid reference SM725093 | |
Skomer (Welsh: Ynys Sgomer) or Skomer Island[1] is an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, in the community of Marloes and St Brides[2][3] 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.
- ^ "Skomer Island". Ordnance Survey. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- ^ "Marloes and St. Brides". Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ Ordnance Survey mapping