Skomer Boat-based Workshop and Boat Trip 10th June 2018

There are places available this coming Sunday http://www.andydavies.info/pages/workshops/skomer.html

Long range forecast is looking good!

Boat trip 3rd June

Some images from Sunday night, 3rd June by Vicky that capture the wonderful atmosphere on the boat.

Feedback from Howard

Some feedback from Howard who accompanies his partner Alannah on her photographic trips.

"Thank you for organising the boat trip last night. The experience as ever was fantastic - there were just birds everywhere! While not a photographer I value the opportunity to accompany Alannah on these adventures as the Natural World is something of beauty - to be valued, treasured and protected. I hope that you are able to organise some further trips this Summer that Alannah and myself are able to also join."

Many thanks for your lovely comments Howard. Best wishes, Andy.

First Skomer Boat-based workshop of 2018

The first Skomer Boat-based workshop went ahead last night. Here are a few gems captured by John Freeman. The next trip is this Sunday, 10th June and there are still places available. Non-workshop participants are also welcome to come on the boat trip. Further details are here: http://www.andydavies.info/pages/workshops/skomer.html

Skomer Island Photography Participants Portfolio 2017

The Skomer Island Photography Participants Portfolio 2017 is published here

http://www.andydavies.info/skomer%20portfolios/Skomer%20Island%20Photography%20Workshops%20Participant's%20Portfolio%202017.pdf

Many thanks to all those who submitted their images.

Kestrel on Skomer Island

Two kestrels put on a spectacular flying display last week overlooking the Garland Stone on Skomer Island as they they scoured the steep cliff for voles.

I also saw my first whale in Welsh waters as a Minke made a brief appearance off Bull Hole.

Manx shearwater chicks

These strong westerly winds that have been hitting the Pembrokeshire coast over the past week are a serious problem for this years Manx shearwater chicks who need to fledge from Skomer Island and head off out on their migration to South America. I was on the island last week and saw several bodies in the water at the Garland Stone.

Some youngsters were coming out in the open during daylight hours so strong was their desire to leave making them vulnerable to the large flocks of ravens that visit the island at this time of the year to benefit from the easy pickings that the chicks provide.

A report on the news tonight is that the RSPCA are collecting large numbers of birds that are washing up on Newgale beach today. Conditions will hopefully improve for them later in the week when the winds are forecast to change to a northerly direction.