55º Rock Formations on Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Clearly Marloes' rocky coast was subjected to a great geological upheaval at some point in its history and now the black rocks all stand at 55º from horizontal, making for a dramatic, almost other-worldly scene. Not surprisingly this has not gone unnoticed by those involved in the making of cinematic movies and the location has featured in a few films. Image cannot be loaded
Herring Gull on a Rock on Marloes Sands
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Not all the rocks on Marloes Sands are dramatic, black and tilted at 55º from horizontal. Some are more typical of the British coast and the Herring Gull here appears to approve of this one. Image cannot be loaded
Puffin on Skomer Island
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast at Marloes is Skomer Island and what Skomer is most famous for is Puffins. On my visit I was amazed at how tolerant they are of people, but these are probably the most photographed and adored birds in the British Isles. Their cute and colourful appearance is an ongoing attraction to this small island. Image cannot be loaded
Puffin Close-up
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast at Marloes is Skomer Island and what Skomer is most famous for is Puffins. On my visit I was amazed at how tolerant they are of people, but these are probably the most photographed and adored birds in the British Isles. Their cute and colourful appearance is an ongoing attraction to this small island. Image cannot be loaded
Puffins on the Skomer Cliffs
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast at Marloes is Skomer Island and what Skomer is most famous for is Puffins. Puffins are very sociable birds, living and spending their time in close contact with their neighbours, but on my visit I was amazed at how tolerant they are of people. However, these are probably the most photographed and adored birds in the British Isles. Their cute and colourful appearance is an constant attraction to this small island. Image cannot be loaded
Razorbill at Skomer's North Landing
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
As well as Puffins, Skomer has a thriving community of Razorbills and their Auk cousins the Guillemots. The Razorbill's beak has some similarities with that of the Puffin, primarily because of their shared taste for Sand eels, which they both carry back to the nest in multiple quantities. Image cannot be loaded
The Dale Princess Arrives at Skomer
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
The only public access to Skomer Island is by the small ferry, the Dale Princess. This enables the authorities to control the numbers of people visiting each day, thereby not overwhelming the small island and its wildlife. Image cannot be loaded
The Old Farm on Skomer Island
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Standing empty and unused sine the 1950s, the old Skomer farmhouse fell into decay, but was made safe and partly refurbished for use as a field study centre and is nowadays occupied by wardens and visitors from Spring to Autumn. Image cannot be loaded
View From High Cliff to Skomer's South Haven
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Puffins are not the only attraction to Skomer Island. As it is uncluttered by buildings, other than the old farmhouse, its remote beauty can be appreciated all around. This view is of South Haven, a narrow bay which often gives shelter to small boats, as the yacht seen here. Image cannot be loaded
View of The Wick on Skomer Island
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
This is The Wick at the south of Skomer Island and is where many of the Puffins nest and breed. The name is probably Viking in origin, as are many geographical features in and around Wales. Image cannot be loaded
Marloes Sands South-eastwards View
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
In spite of the dramatic Rocky views, Marloes Sands does comply with its name, as the South-eastern part of the bay has a long stretch of beautiful golden sands. Image cannot be loaded
