Puffins Thrive in Pembrokeshire's Hidden Haven
Puffins on Skomer Island thrive and grow, A record high of 43,626, a conservation success to show.
On Skomer Island, a tiny place to be,
Lives a record number of puffins, a sight to see.
43,626 strong, they waddle and play,
A conservation success story, in a major way.
Lives a record number of puffins, a sight to see.
43,626 strong, they waddle and play,
A conservation success story, in a major way.
Their numbers are up, despite decline elsewhere,
A mystery to solve, with no clear air.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales says,
"It's a good sign, but don't think they're out of rays."
A mystery to solve, with no clear air.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales says,
"It's a good sign, but don't think they're out of rays."
No predators here, just sea and sky,
The puffins thrive, with no need to cry.
Rob Knott, visitor officer, with a grin so wide,
Says counting them's a job, that's quite a ride.
The puffins thrive, with no need to cry.
Rob Knott, visitor officer, with a grin so wide,
Says counting them's a job, that's quite a ride.
With clickers in hand, they count high and low,
On land, in sea, and in the air, they go.
The numbers are up, from last year's count,
A record high, that's truly renowned.
On land, in sea, and in the air, they go.
The numbers are up, from last year's count,
A record high, that's truly renowned.
But elsewhere, the story's quite different too,
Puffins are declining, with no clue.
Pollution, food shortages, and climate change,
A triple threat, that's hard to range.
Puffins are declining, with no clue.
Pollution, food shortages, and climate change,
A triple threat, that's hard to range.
The IUCN red list, a warning to all,
Puffins are vulnerable, and bound to fall.
But Skomer Island's success story's a ray of hope,
A beacon of light, in a world that's scope.
Puffins are vulnerable, and bound to fall.
But Skomer Island's success story's a ray of hope,
A beacon of light, in a world that's scope.
The island's visitors, are often amazed,
By the puffins' numbers, and their playful ways.
But Rob warns of threats, both old and new,
Bird flu and heatwaves, that's a challenge to do.
By the puffins' numbers, and their playful ways.
But Rob warns of threats, both old and new,
Bird flu and heatwaves, that's a challenge to do.
Monitoring's key, to understand the trend,
To inform policy, and help them ascend.
So let's cherish these birds, and their island home,
And do our part, to keep them from harm's roam.
To inform policy, and help them ascend.
So let's cherish these birds, and their island home,
And do our part, to keep them from harm's roam.