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. AUTHOR: Jane Matthews studied Fine Art at The Ruskin in Oxford and Art History at the Courtauld Institute in London. She later worked in the film and TV industry as a Scenic Artist and Prop Maker. Later she monitored seals for a living and compiled a book, Skomer - Portrait of an Island. She illustrated her first children's book, Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot, by Horatio Clare in 2015, followed by the sequel, Aubrey and the Terrible Ladybirds.