Skomer Island is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a world-renowned bird paradise and home to the world’s largest colony of Manx Shearwaters. It is also home to author, painter and photographer Jane Matthews.

In this superb natural history book Jane provides a close up of the island. Its six chapters illustrate the landscape, seasons, populations and the research that takes place throughout the year. A collection of over 100 full colour photographs, with contributions from Iolo Williams and Matthew Parris, this unique book encapsulates the beauty and magic of Skomer, an ideal gift for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide.

This new compact edition makes Skomer a portable and practical guide to Wales at its engaging and spectacular best. Written by Jane Matthews, foreword by Iolo Williams.

Jane Matthews lives in Shetland, where she works as an illustrator, artist and creative project manager. She grew up in Bristol and, after studying Fine Art, worked in the film and TV industry as a scenic artist and prop maker in London, before moving to the remote Welsh Island of Skomer, where she wrote Skomer, Portrait of an Island. Jane has illustrated Horatio’s books for children as well as Brecon Beacons Myths & Legends and Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd Myths & Legends.