24th - 27th May. 2025 - £999
United Kingdom - Guided By Ian Roberts
Reserve with a deposit of £200
Photographers of all levels of experience are invited to join for this 3 night Comical Puffins of Skomer Island photography holiday on an island off the coastline of Wales. You will depart from a tiny cove in Pembrokeshire; this 3 night visit takes you to a location that delivers outstanding seabird photography opportunities year after year.
The 3 night Comical Puffins of Skomer Island photography holiday has an itinerary designed for bird photography of puffins at various locations over the island; your opportunities will hopefully incorporate the golden light of sunrise & sunset.
Over the 3 night trip, the locations should provide opportunities for capturing images of Atlantic Puffin & other species that call the island home.
Puffins are among the most iconic & beloved birds in the world, & the chance to view them up close is a memorable experience. Skomer Island off the coast of Wales is one of the best places in the UK to admire puffins, with thousands of these birds nesting in the island’s cliffs each year.
From April to June, the island is teaming with puffins as these birds come to shore to mate, breed, & raise their young. During this time, visitors to Skomer can see hundreds of puffins around the island. But to get the best views of these birds, you must visit Skomer during the peak months of May, June, & early July, when the puffin population is at its highest.
May & June are ideal for seeing puffins’ wonderful courtship displays & their adorable young. During these months & into July, you may also observe puffins carrying fish back to their burrows as they use these tasty treats to feed their chicks.
There are approximately 10,000 breeding pairs of Atlantic Puffins on the Skomer & Skokholm Islands, earning the islands the reputation of being one of Britain’s most critical puffin colonies. The Atlantic Puffins arrive in mid-April to nest in burrows, many of which have been dug by the island’s significant rabbit population. The final Atlantic Puffins depart the island by the second or third week in July.
The stated dates are provisional. The definitive dates will be made available in mid-October 2024. However, we will take bookings before thabecauseat the dates are not yet fixed.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring. While you must bring some of these items (i.e. passport if you are traveling from abroad), please note that many of the items listed below are only recommendations & are not a requirement.
Recommended Clothing – the following is a guide as to what clothing you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
Jacket suitable for a mixed climate, layers of neutral coloured clothing suitable for a mixed climate, lightweight waterproof jacket, lightweight waterproof over-trousers, sturdy boots suitable for a mixed climate & sunglasses
Recommended Camera Equipment – the following is a guide as to what camera equipment you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
100-400mm, 150-500mm or 150-600mm, card reader, medium zoom lens in the range of 70-200mm, mirrorless or DSLR camera body, monopod, notebook or laptop, portable hard-disk drive or SSD for storage of your images, spare mirrorless or DSLR camera body & telephoto zoom lens in the range of 200-600mm
Before booking the Comical Puffins of Skomer Island photography holiday, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the inclusions & exclusions for the trip. Understanding these lists will give you a clear idea of what to expect during your wildlife photography adventure.
Accommodation as specified in the description, all photography sessions & appropriate permits, guidance & advice from our photography holiday guide & meals on a half-board basis
Activities not listed on the itinerary, all drinks, all flights, flights to start location, meals not listed on the itinerary, personal expenses of any type, required insurances, sundries, tips & gratuities, transportation to start location & visas
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
Skomer Island boasts a rich variety of bird species beyond just puffins. Among them are the stonechat, oystercatcher, dunnock, meadow pipit, & sedge warbler. This diverse avian population enhances the island’s biodiversity, drawing bird enthusiasts & nature photographers alike. The stonechat is easily identifiable by its striking red chest & dark head, often perching on shrubs & fences across the island. Oystercatchers frequent the shoreline, their vivid orange bills contrasting beautifully with the coastal landscape. Dunnocks, meadow pipits, & sedge warblers contribute their unique melodies to the chorus of bird songs that permeate the air, complementing Skomer’s natural allure. The peak season for birdwatching is during the breeding period spanning from April to July when the island is teeming with the captivating sights & sounds of these remarkable avian creatures.
All the photos shown on this page are chosen from those contributed by Robin; he has guided the trip a number of times over the years, but this particular set are from the 2022 events, he sent in plenty of fabulous images from thousands he captured during his time on the island of Skomer.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
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Join Robin for the 3-night Atlantic Puffins of Skomer photography holiday on Skomer off the coast of West Wales, to capture images of Skomer’s puffins at all times of day, hopefully including the golden light of sunrise & sunset, during June 2025
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