Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/11/16/puffins-of-skomer/ # Puffins of Skomer by Sue Published on November 16, 2018 [![Illuminated By The Softer Evening Light This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-the-softer-evening-light-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-the-softer-evening-light-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) Sue joined our [Atlantic Puffins](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/atlantic-puffin/) of Skomer Photography holiday in June & has very kindly sent in some of her images for us to share with you. [![With A Beak Full Of Sand Eels This Puffin Poses For The Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-this-puffin-poses-for-the-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-this-puffin-poses-for-the-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Coming In For A Landing Amongst The Sea Campion This Puffin In Flight Makes For A Classic Puffin Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/coming-in-for-a-landing-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-in-flight-makes-for-a-classic-puffin-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/coming-in-for-a-landing-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-in-flight-makes-for-a-classic-puffin-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) The weather was quite challenging at times. During their time on Skomer Island, our group experienced rain, wind & fog as well as the occasional sunshine; but Sue made the most of the weather conditions & came back with some strong shots. [![A Sleeping Puffin With Its Head Tucked Amongst Its Feathers Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-sleeping-puffin-with-its-head-tucked-amongst-its-feathers-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-sleeping-puffin-with-its-head-tucked-amongst-its-feathers-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Illuminated By The Softer Evening Light This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-the-softer-evening-light-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-the-softer-evening-light-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![One Of Skomers Puffins Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-of-skomers-puffins-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-of-skomers-puffins-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) I love these two images in particular. The first is such an intimate portrait while the second shows off the puffin’s quirky & comical nature. I think that the second image beautifully illustrates why the puffin is such an endearing little bird & loved by so many. [![A Close Up Of A Puffin With Its Head Tucked Amongst Its Feathers Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-a-puffin-with-its-head-tucked-amongst-its-feathers-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-a-puffin-with-its-head-tucked-amongst-its-feathers-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![A Peeking Puffin Amongst The Long Grasses Of The Wick This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-peeking-puffin-amongst-the-long-grasses-of-the-wick-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-peeking-puffin-amongst-the-long-grasses-of-the-wick-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) The target species on Skomer is the [puffin](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/puffins/), but the island is home to many other bird species such as the Manx Shearwater, [Razorbills](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/razorbill/) & gulls. [![A Pair Of Skomers Razorbills Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-pair-of-skomers-razorbills-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-pair-of-skomers-razorbills-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![A Peeking Gull Amongst The Long Grasses Of The Wick Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-peeking-gull-amongst-the-long-grasses-of-the-wick-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-peeking-gull-amongst-the-long-grasses-of-the-wick-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) We often get asked the difference between our June & July trips to Skomer. The two trips actually offer different aspects of their behaviour. June is generally about courting & nest building, whereas July, due to the arrival or imminent arrival of the chicks, there is a lot more fetching of sand-eels. This is why our guests often book one trip & then in a subsequent year do the second trip! [![Gathering Nesting Material Amongst The Sea Campion This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/gathering-nesting-material-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/gathering-nesting-material-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Reaffirming Their Bonds This Pair Of Puffins Makes For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/reaffirming-their-bonds-this-pair-of-puffins-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/reaffirming-their-bonds-this-pair-of-puffins-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![With A Beak Full Of Sand Eels One Of Skomers Puffins Poses For The Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-one-of-skomers-puffins-poses-for-the-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-one-of-skomers-puffins-poses-for-the-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) Aside from the impressive photographic opportunities, our Skomer trips are also popular for their social aspect. In past years, many of our guests have formed great friendships & this year was no different. Our guides are always on hand to provide tuition & advice on how to achieve your shots. I think the most popular question is how to nail birds in flight. The [puffins](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/puffins/) are like bullets – small & fast, but with 4 nights on the island, there is plenty of time to practice! [![Soaring Above The Burrows This Puffin With A Beak Full Of Sand Eels Makes For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/soaring-above-the-burrows-this-puffin-with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/soaring-above-the-burrows-this-puffin-with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Standing Amongst The Sea Campion This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/standing-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/standing-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![This Puffin In Flight Makes For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/this-puffin-in-flight-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/this-puffin-in-flight-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) This was Sue’s first trip with us & when she got back she said: “I had such a wonderful time & can’t wait to go on my next NaturesLens trip”. Thanks to Sue for sharing her wonderful images with us. See you again in January for the Dalmatian [Pelicans](https://natureslens.co.uk/holidays_to_photograph/pelicans/)! [![Coming In For A Landing Amongst The Sea Campion This Puffin In Flight Makes For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/coming-in-for-a-landing-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-in-flight-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/coming-in-for-a-landing-amongst-the-sea-campion-this-puffin-in-flight-makes-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Standing Amongst The Sea Campion With A Beak Full Of Sand Eels This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/standing-amongst-the-sea-campion-with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/standing-amongst-the-sea-campion-with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg) - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. ## Share this post - - - - [Skomer Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/tag/skomer-island/) - [![A Close Up Of One Of The Golden Eagles Feeding In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/) ### [Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter by David](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/) September 24, 2018 During early March 2018, David attended our Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter photography holiday. 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