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      • Snow Monkeys
      • Steller Eagle
      • White Tailed Eagles
      • Whooper Swans
    • Yellowstone Park 2015 >
      • Bison
      • Coyote
      • Elk
      • Grizzly Bear
      • Landscape
      • BigHorn Sheep
      • Moose
      • Pronghorn
      • Red Fox
      • Other
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      • Osprey 2015
    • Africa 2015 >
      • African Elephant
      • African Wild Dogs
      • Antelope
      • Baboon
      • Birds
      • Hippos
      • Giraffe
      • Leopards
      • Meerkat
      • Warthog
      • Zebra
    • Falklands 2015 >
      • Birds
      • Elephant Seals
      • Penguins
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      • Birds
      • Seals
      • Penguins
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    • Lighting
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    • Bar Tailed Godwit
    • Bearded Reedling
    • Black Tailed Godwit
    • Common Kestrel
    • Dunlin
    • Great Spotted Woodpecker
    • Kingfisher
    • Marsh Harrier
    • Knot
    • Northern Wheatear
    • Reed Bunting
    • Ringed Plover
    • Sanderling
    • Siskin
    • Snow Bunting
    • Some British Birds of Prey
    • Stonechat
    • Wader ID Help
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Puffins of Skomer Island

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Puffins of Skomer Island photography holiday

​3 Nights 5th - 8th May and 2 Nights 12th–14th July 2018

These exciting 4 and 3-day tours photographing Britain’s favourite Sea Bird, at the world famous Skomer Island; include a 3 and 2-night respective stay on the Island itself, giving us the best opportunity to catch the golden light around sunrise and sunset. The dates have been specifically chosen for the best activity, Puffin breeding times and chicks emerging from the burrows.
Our itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional, however change is unlikely.
Tour Highlights

May 5th - 8th
Day 1: We meet at the ferry crossing, where we will transfer to the island and check in to the accommodation before heading out for some puffin photography following our Island briefing from the Trust Manager.
Day 2 and 3 : Full day on the island.
Day 4: Early morning sunrise photography before transfer back to the main land via ferry.

July 12th - 14th
Day 1: We meet at the ferry crossing, where we will transfer to the island and check in to the accommodation before heading out for some puffin photography following our Island briefing from the Trust Manager.
Day 2 : Full day on the island.
Day 3: Early morning sunrise photography before transfer back to the main land via ferry.

5th - 8th May - £250 per person
12th–14th July  - £200 per person

Cost Include 
Skomer hostel style accommodation and ferry costs. The Island is self catering and whilst many guests prefer to cater for themselves an additional price is available to cover breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals on request.

Cost Excludes
Flights/Travel, car parking whilst we are on the island, sundry items, food, drinks, and any tips. Full catering can be supplied at a cost.

Group Size
3 plus Tour Leader 

Tour Leader
John Betts
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​Puffin with Sand eels
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​Puffin
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​Puffin in golden light
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​Puffin in flight
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​Puffin in early evening light

Other species to watch out for

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​Razorbill in flight
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​Razorbill in flight

What you will need?

  • ​Warm clothing
  • Waterproofs
  • Walking boots / Wellington boots
  • Sleeping bags or pillow and duvet covers
  • Towel and any toiletries
  • Flash light / headlight with a red light function
  • Flask and lunchbox
  • Camera equipment
  • ​Assorted lenses, wide angle, telephoto, big prime
  • Tripod / monopod
  •  ​Flash (limited use only)
Details

Start: May 5th 2018
End: May 8th, 2018
Cost: £250 per person


Start: July 12th 2018
End: July 14th, 2018
Cost: £200 per person

Venue
Skomer Island

Organizer
John Betts

Email
johnsmbetts@gmail.com
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Skomer Puffins 2018

  • Dates: 5th May 2018
£250.00
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Skomer Puffins 2018

  • Dates: 12 July 2018
£200.00
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