The method for counting 52,019 puffins
Skomer Island has recorded a record-breaking 52,019 Puffins this year, surpassing last year's count of 43,626. The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales conducts annual counts to monitor Puffin populations, which are crucial for understanding seabird health. The increase in Puffin numbers is attributed to abundant food sources and the absence of predators on the island.
- ▪Skomer Island is an internationally important seabird island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
- ▪The Puffin population on Skomer has increased due to favorable conditions, including abundant food and lack of predators.
- ▪The Wildlife Trust's annual counts contribute to national datasets that inform seabird conservation strategies.
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Another record-breaking year on Skomer: what it takes to count 52,019 Puffins Share facebook twitter email whatsapp Another record-breaking year on Skomer: what it takes to count 52,019 Puffins Wednesday 22 April 2026 Puffins on Skomer Island © Amy Compton The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales announces another record-breaking year on Skomer Island, with 52,019 Puffins recorded in this year’s count, beating the previous record of 43,626 set in 2025. Skomer Island, located of the coast of Pembrokeshire, is an internationally important seabird island. Every year, The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) undertake their annual count to monitor the population of Puffins that return to the island every spring to breed.
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