01 April 2026
On the tiny island of Skomer, tens of thousands of Atlantic puffins arrive each spring to breed and raise their young. Just a short 15-minute boat ride from Martin’s Haven, Pembrokeshire, this remote Welsh island offers a rare chance to get close to puffins in their natural habitat — and it’s one of the most accessible places in the UK to do so.
Atlantic puffins, often referred to as the "clowns of the sea" due to their colourful beaks, are a major attraction for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. The island serves as a protected habitat, allowing puffins to thrive without the threat of ground predators.
It’s April and our iconic Pembrokeshire Puffins are back on Skomer Island, busy preparing their underground burrows for mating season.
Did you know that each year a Puffin will shed its beak, growing a new one in its place?
Puffin beak shedding is a unique process not seen in any other bird species. The colours on a puffin’s beak fade through the year. Shedding restores the bright shades of red, orange, blue, and yellow which both male and female Puffins display during breeding season to help attract mates.
Did you know that a baby Puffins are called Pufflings?
Credit: Drew Buckley Photography
Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips are the only company licensed to land on Skomer Island, offering unforgettable cruises and sea safaris. Witness puffins, seals, and breathtaking scenery on their exclusive trips.
Boat trip departing Martins Haven
But Puffins aren’t the only fantastic seabird to call Pembrokeshire home. Guillemots and Razorbills also make for brilliant bird watching.
Whichever seabird you intend to watch, Good Visitors will always:
🐦 Respect Wildlife by always observing wild birds from a distance.
🐦 Minimize Noise
🐦 Stay on Designated Paths
🐦 Do Not Feed Wild Birds
