Wales and the puffins
My passion for wildlife developed from a young age, and Wales played a big part in the process. We used to spend our summer holidays near Aberdaron on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales. My parents had a kayak and my father regularly took one of us kids to the small Gull Islands. We fished for Mackerels and watched the Seals and Atlantic Puffins.
Since then I have been passionate about wildlife, especially birds, and photographing Puffins has been a dream of mine ever since.
Skomer Island, Wales
After some research into where I could best observe Atlantic Puffins in Wales, I discovered Skomer Island and travelled there for the first time in July 2024. Of course I was fascinated by the Atlantic Puffins, but I was also overwhelmed by the island's great biodiversity with so many other species, such as the Manc Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes, the Skomer Vole, Grey Seals, and many more.
It quickly became evident how crucial the conservation efforts of scientists, volunteers, and organizations are.
The Seagull, the biggest enemy of puffins on Skomer
When a Puffin returns to the island with its catch, it often circles in the air to make sure the coast is clear, as seagulls are waiting to snatch the fish from them on the ground.
It is great fun to watch the birds. There is a lot of activity on the island, there is always something observe. Puffins are excellent swimmers and flyers, but on land, they move somewhat clumsily, and their landings can look a bit awkward—they often tumble over after touching ground.
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