This was not even the highlight of the two days that we have spent around and on the Islands, but it certainly counts as the only half-decent bird picture I have (ever) taken with our point and shoot camera (Canon G12). We found it off Dale Fort this afternoon, and it was astonishingly confiding: it preened a bit, but seemed utterly unconcerned by our presence, down to around 5 metres.
Both Skomer and Skokholm are hives of activity. On Skokholm a massive work party of so-called "volunteers" (in reality pressed men and women; HUGE thanks to them all) are rebuilding the top of the jetty and large parts of the Farm; next stop the Lighthouse. Incredible work, in sometimes horribly cold conditions.
On Skomer the buildings have been opened up, huge amounts of cleaning done, and workmen have been installing extra solar panels and repairing other parts of the water and electricity systems. Highlights for us were Manx Shearwaters last night and the first Puffin ashore this morning! See the Skomer Blog for more details.
I know migrants feel in short supply at present (a single Chiffchaff in Martin's Haven is our total to date!), but it really is starting to feel like Spring!