Skomer: Portrait of an Island Compact Edition

Skomer is one of Wales’s great islands, a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a world-renowned bird paradise, and home to the world’s largest colony of Manx Shearwaters. In this superb natural history book, Jane Matthews provides a close up of the island. Its six chapters illustrate the landscape, seasons, populations, and the research that takes place throughout the year. A collection of over 100 full color photographs, with contributions from Iolo Williams and Matthew Parris, this unique book encapsulates the beauty and magic of Skomer, an ideal gift for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. This new compact edition makes Skomer an affordable, portable, and practical guide to one of Wales’s finest locations at its spectacular best.