Skomer Island

Synopsis

Opens with the short ferry journey from the mainland to Skomer illustrating potential problems. A trip around the island is shown from the introductory talk given to all visitors by the warden, to the departure on the returning ferry at the end of the day. Sequences include brief looks at rock erosion, evidence of past farming, island vegetation and the resident bird population. One sequence shows a Manx shearwater and its chick being removed from a damaged underground nesting burrow. Recordings were made at the end of June and therefore only the vegetation and wildlife present at that time are seen.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

Hire
Sale

Documentation

Educational project book and study pack available from the Education Officer, West Wales Naturalists’ Trust, 7 Market Street, Haverfordwest, Dyfed.

Uses

Anyone intending to visit Skomer, including research students, teachers, ornithologists and youth groups.

Subjects

Environmental science

Keywords

ecosystems; Wales

Credits

Producer

Stuart A Leatherdale

Writer

M Alexander

Contributor

C Larcombe

Sponsor

Name

West Wales Naturalists’ Trust

Distributor

Name

PO Box 78

Phone

0222 44211 ext 2232

Address

CARDIFF
CF1 1XL

Name

University College Cardiff, Centre for Educational Technology