Sir David Attenborough visits WTSWW's Skomer Island!
The WTSWW and Skomer Island team were absolutely delighted to welcome Sir David Attenborough, his daughter Suzie and Silverback Films to the island in June to film for the exciting new BBC1…
The WTSWW and Skomer Island team were absolutely delighted to welcome Sir David Attenborough, his daughter Suzie and Silverback Films to the island in June to film for the exciting new BBC1…
At Brynmill Community Centre in Swansea members of the community have come together to change a neglected space at the back of the Centre into a place where nature can thrive!
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
The Carline thistle produces distinctive brown-and-golden flower heads that look like a seeded thistle. These flowers are attractive to a wide range of butterflies, including the very rare Large…
The European larch was introduced into the UK from Central Europe in the 17th century. Unusually for a conifer, it is deciduous and displays small, greeny-red cones on brittle twigs.
Volunteers in Gelli-Hir Wood begin this year's battle against Himalayan Balsam. The non-native invasive plant has begun its renewed attack on our woodland. On the front line are our…
Thank you for your interest in volunteering on Skomer. Applications for the 2025 season are now closed. Please check back on 1st September 2025 for 2026 applications.
If you are interested…
Deborah is Ulster Wildlife’s Nature Reserves Officer. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, she works to protect our special places to help both wildlife and people thrive.
2024 applications are now closed.
2025 applications will open in January 2025. Please keep an eye on social media where further details will be announced.
The sanderling scampers about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it…