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The Skerries

Anglesey, Wales  >  United Kingdom

46 acre rocky island NW of Anglesey. Uninhabited except for seasonal RSPB wardens. 3,000 pairs of Arktička čigra breed, the largest colony in Wales.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 17 novembar 2022
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Description

The Skerries can be visited by charter boat. The Arktička čigra colony varies from 2000 to 4000 pairs depending on Sivi soko predation. Smaller numbers of Obična čigra, Sivi galeb, Troprsti galeb, Crni galeb, Mrki galeb, Morski papagaj and 1 or 2 pairs of Ružičasta čigra. Seals, common and Risso dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks to look out for. Skuas, auks, shearwaters, petrels, Obična bluna and seaducks may be passing.

Details

Access

You can charter a boat from Anglesey harbour, subject to weather and tide conditions. It is a 15 km by boat from Anglesey harbour (one way). Take protective clothing ie anorak with hood, as the terns will swoop and peck.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Beach , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Hilly , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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