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	Encyclopedia: Pembrokeshire
		Caldey Island (Welsh: Ynys Pyr) lies south of Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
		Grassholm (Welsh: Ynys Gwales) is a tiny, uninhabited island off south west Pembrokeshire in Wales, lying west of Skomer.
		[The Isle of] Anglesey or Anglesea (Welsh: [Ynys] MÃ´n, pronounced as U-niss Mawn, in IPA), is an island and county at the north western extremity of North Wales.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pembrokeshire (1930 words)

	Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The island of Grassholm, 6 miles off the Pembrokeshire coast, is the most spectacular gannetry in southern Britain, and the third largest in the northern hemisphere.
		Grassholm means “green island” in Norse, though it looks white from a distance, stained with guano and covered with gannets sitting on their nests.
		Grassholm has been owned since 1947 by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and was the first reserve the Society ever bought.
	www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk /english/out_and_about/places_to_visit/Islands/detail.asp?mnuid=6 (210 words)

	Discover the exclusive Pembrokeshire Island of Grassholm on our DALE SEA SAFARI Boat Trips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Once the sheep no longer grazed on the island, the grass would have become denser and this may be when the Puffins colonised the island, somewhere around the 19th century.
		The birds may have relocated to Grassholm after being disturbed on the neighbouring (in Gannet terms) island of Lundy.
		Grassholm is only 22 acres and there are at least 60,000 Gannets plus their chicks and some small colonies of Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes and Shags.
	www.dale-sailing.co.uk /Grassholm_safari_detail.asp (903 words)

	Grassholm number one for gannets in Wales - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
		A survey of gannets on the island of Grassholm, 10 miles west off the Pembrokeshire coast, shows that the birds are still increasing in numbers, and it is now the UK's third largest gannet colony.
		Grassholm Island is the only gannet colony in Wales, and now supports around 8% of the world's population of gannets.
		The birds can cover the west half of the island completely and sometimes, with the light in the right direction, the island can be seen from a vast distance, gleaming like an ice-capped rock on the horizon.
	www.rspb.org /wales/action/grassholm.asp (475 words)

	Grassholm - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Grassholm
		Owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, it is the home of several rare species of birds.
		The island is of particular interest as a breeding-ground of the gannet (solan goose).
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Grassholm (108 words)

	icWales - Gannet colony flies higher
		Grassholm, 10 miles off the Pembrokeshire coast, is the only gannet colony in Wales and the third largest in Britain.
		Around half of Grassholm is often covered by the long-necked white birds which are famed for diving for fish from heights of up to 30 metres.
		She said, "Although the island is clearly an excellent site for gannets, the birds face many risks, from changes in fish stocks to entanglement in sea-borne plastic rubbish and abandoned fishing gear.
	icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=15172795&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=gannet-colony-flies-higher-name_page.html (388 words)

	Chapter 8 from Lundy Isle of Avalon by Mystic Realms
		Two manifestations of Bran are identified by Robert Graves in 'The White Goddess,' firstly as Leodegrance (in welsh 'Ogyr Van') he is the father of Guinevere; and secondly as 'Uther Ben' -'the wonderful head,' which is a reference to the singing head of Bran buried on the white mound, he is Arthur's father.
		Triad 37 tells of the three concealments of the island of Britain; the head of Bran is buried under the white hill in London, facing France, and while it was there no Saxon could invade.
		The Horn of Bran the Niggard was one of the Thirteen Royal Treasures of the Island of Britain.
	www.lundyisleofavalon.co.uk /lioa/ch08.htm (2054 words)

	Coast to Coast 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The most remote island is Grassholm, a lonely outpost seven miles (12 km) west of Skomer.
		All the Pembrokeshire islands are accessible by boat, with trips from various locations around the coast.
		This triggered the first suggestions that there was a need to conserve the marine area surrounding the island and by 1971 a marine reserve was proposed by a group of naturalists and biologists from the Field Studies Council.
	www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk /coast_2_coast_2003/wwwroot/english/islands/main.asp (779 words)

	AngliaCampus : The Coastlines Database
		A warden lives on the island for most of the year and voluntary wardens stay for a week at a time to help with maintenance work and the visitors who are welcome on the island from April to September.
		In late May the island is covered with carpets of pink and blue, bluebells and red campion.
		Grassholm Island is the home of a large colony of Gannets.
	www.angliacampus.com /public/sec/geog/coastln/page56.php?ref=340 (286 words)

	The Mabinogion: BRANWEN, THE DAUGHTER OF LLYR, from Mystic Realms
		BENDIGEID VRAN, the son of Llyr, was the crowned king of this island, and he was exalted from the crown of London.
		And the bird came to this island, and one day it found BENDIGEID VRAN at Caer Seiont in Arvon, conferring there, and it alighted upon his shoulder and ruffled its feathers, so that the letter was seen, and they knew that the bird had been reared in a domestic manner.
		In consequence of that the men of the Island of the Mighty obtained such success as they had; but they were not victorious, for only seven men of them all escaped, and BENDIGEID VRAN himself was wounded in the foot with a poisoned dart.
	www.lundyisleofavalon.co.uk /texts/welsh/branwen.htm (4644 words)

	Islander Magazine Issue 5 January 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		On most islands, their numbers have recently fluctuated due to myxomatosis, although the disease failed to affect the rabbits on Skokholm due to absence of the flea vector.
		On Grassholm, in the areas not colonized by gannets, a species poor, red fescue mattress has developed and the normally common sea thrift is absent, whereas in some of the more exposed areas of Skokholm, sea thrift is the dominant species.
		In addition to their biological interest, the Welsh islands also have considerable geological, archaelogical and cultural interest, and to quote Dr Malcolm Smith (Director of Policy and Science for the Countryside Council for Wales) “the range and diversity of interest deemed to be important on the Welsh islands often belies their physical size”.
	www.merger.demon.co.uk /icis/islander/issue5/welsh.htm (2093 words)

	Blackmoor Farm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		It is the largest of the Pembrokeshire islands with a wealth of wildlife, scenery, history and charm.
		Grassholm Island, another RSPB reserve, is one of Pembrokeshire's most distant offshore outposts, some 11 miles out to sea.
		Seabirds are also a feature of the island with a breeding population of some 35,000 pairs of Manx Shearwaters.
	www.infozone.com.hk /blackmoorfarm/activities.php (326 words)

	Skokholm Island
		Along with the neighbouring islands of Skomer and Grassholm, it forms one of the most important seabird breeding sites in Europe.
		The flat top of the island is home to 35,000 pairs of Manx Shearwaters, Storm Petrels, large gull colonies, Wheatears, Oystercatchers, Meadow Pipits and Skylarks, while the 150 ft cliffs hold Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Peregrines and Ravens.
		Grey seals inhabit the rocky coasts, and porpoises and dolphins are regularly seen passing the island.
	members.aol.com /skokholm/holm.htm (338 words)

	Grassholm Island Pembrokeshire is a birdwatcher's paradise. Photograph gannets, seals, dolphins.
		The most impressive wildlife sight in Pembrokeshire is the Gannets of Grassholm, one of the largest colonies in the world of its type.
		During the breeding season, April to September, more than 34,000 breeding pairs nest on the northern side of the island, protected from the prevailing South Westerly winds.
		Whats more, Gannets challenge not only the visual senses: theres the smell of Grassholms guano, which can be overpowering at times; plus, as you can imagine, the mechanical arrah arrah chorus that so many Gannets make is comparable to sitting in the middle of a modern wildlife discotheque!
	www.grassholm.com (296 words)

	Discover the Pembrokeshire Island of Grassholm on 'DALE PRINCESS' - 3 hour cruise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Grassholm Island, a RSPB bird sanctuary, is home to 35,000 breeding pairs of gannets.
		Grassholm is nature at its best - bring along your camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities to get close to the gannets, guillemots, razorbills and seals at Grassholm.
		It is possible to see porpoise, dolphins, sunfish, and a host of seabirds on the 11 mls open sea adventure boat trip.
	www.dale-sailing.co.uk /Grassholm.asp (118 words)

	Organica News -- The Environment: More Oil on Troubled Waters
		The islands are internationally famous for ornithologists, and thousands more know of Skokholm in particular from the writings of pioneer ecologist Ronald Lockley, who lived there for 13 years.
		These mammals are at the end of long food chains; poison present in their food accumulates in the fat tissue of their bodies and is passed on from mother to calf.
		Oiled seals had been reported by coast guards on the island of Skomer shortly after the spill, and porpoise and dolphins were seen swimming through the oil in Camarthen Bay.
	www.organicanews.com /news/article.cfm?story_id=72 (1904 words)

	Staying In Wales Microsite - Grassholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		--> The island of Grassholm, 6 miles off the Pembrokeshire coast, is the most spectacular gannetry in southern Britain, and the third largest in the northern hemisphere.
		There are boat-trips available which sail around the island from April onwards from Martinshaven.
		Landing on Grassholm is possible only in very calm weather and not permitted until after 15th June.
	www.thisweek.co.uk /consumer/attrac/microsite.asp?unique_id=367 (101 words)

	Bird Watching Breaks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The flowers in May and June are also a spectacular site and we can also see many Atlantic Grey Seals in the various bays and inlets, with many migrant birds in the spring and autumn Skomer is one of the best places in Wales to see rare birds.
		Famous for it's Gannets this Island is truly offshore being 9 miles West of Skomer this is one of the largest colonies of Gannets on a single rock in the UK a sight not to be missed.
		We are blessed in Pembrokeshire with not only spectacular offshore Islands but one of the largest inshore waterways in the world, so no matter what the weather we can always go out in the boat and watch birds on the Cleddau Estuary or Milford Waterway.
	www.boatrides.co.uk /bird_watching_breaks.htm (605 words)

	Skomer: An Island of Birds – June & July 2004 - Tour Reports
		Many of the seabirds for which the island is renowned granted close-up views while many smaller birds such as Rock Pipit, Wheatear and Meadow Pipit put in appearances as we walked around the edge of the island.
		The forecast storms rolled in during the early afternoon and the dry, sandy paths became rivers and ferocious winds battered the island.
		Although I had emphasised in the promotional literature that facilities were limited on the island, the consensus seemed to be that perhaps I had been a little over-zealous and that the cabins and general facilities were perfectly adequate and all added to the adventure.
	www.wildimaginings.co.uk /reports/sk2004_report.htm (1682 words)

	Marloes and Dale Heritage Coast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Skomer Island is a nature reserve famous for its large puffin population.
		Nearby Grassholm Island harbours a large gannet colony, and both islands are home to grey seals, dolphins, and porpoises.
		This is good birding area, with sanctuaries at Grasholm, Skomer, and Skokholm Islands, while Ramsey Island is renowned for its large grey seal population.
	www.britainexpress.com /countryside/coast/marloes.htm (421 words)

	WildArena - Wildlife & Photographic tours, holidays and workshops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		This is another lovely island off the tip of the Pembrokeshire coast, inhabited by the wardens and hundreds of thousands of birds.
		At night we will be treated to the ghostly sounds of Manx Shearwaters returning to their burrows to feed their young.
		In addition to the superb photographic opportunities — not just birds, but plants and landscapes also - Skokholm offers a true island experience away from the crowds, and an optional 3 night extension, based on the mainland, is designed to add variety to the experience.
	www.wildarena.com /wa/skokholm.html (258 words)

	Ramsey Island - Whale & Dolphin Watch
		From there is westwards to the Irish Sea and the offshore Island of Grassholm.
		Grassholm is a spectacular sight being covered in 60,000 breeding Gannets and forms the second largest colony in the Northern Hemisphere.
		For many though just a reaching the rarely visited Island of Grassholm is reward enough.
	www.ramseyisland.co.uk /whale/index.shtml (467 words)

	Marloes Peninsular - Day 2 (Route)
		The island of Skokholm now comes into view and shortly you will also see Skomer, closer to the shore and to the right.
		In clear conditions it will now be possible to see the hump of Grassholm Island appearing from behind Skokholm (to the right).
		You should now be able to see Gateholm Island close to the mainland in front of Skomer.
	www.walkscene.co.uk /Wales/Pembrokeshire/Marloes2bzz.htm (623 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Fishguard Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		Skomer Island and Grassholm are also RSPB reserves with thriving seabird colonies.
		Also, thousands of the manx shearwaters which nest on nearby islands are seen at daybreak each day heading away to their feeding grounds.
		Thousand Island Expeditions are the only boat operator allowed to land on Ramsey and there is a limit on the number of people permitted on to the island each day.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/Dyfed/Fishguard-312967/Things_To_Do-Fishguard-BR-1.html (898 words)

	Bird watching - Bird watching in Pembrokeshire
		Ramsey Island, off St Davids peninsula, is an absolute Haven of bird and marine life and is owned by the RSPB who hold regular monthly meetings in The Seaview’s function room.
		Thousand Island Expeditions are the only boat operator allowed to land on Ramsey and there is a limit on the number of people permitted on to the island each day, so its best to make a reservation.
		The island has fine colonies of Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes as well as nesting Shags, Lapwings, Peregrines and Choughs.
	www.seaviewhotelfishguard.co.uk /pembrokeshire-bird-watching.html (436 words)

	25071998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		We followed the path which lead to the south of the island because the warden had said that some of the best spots for Puffins were in that area.
		It was an exceptionally clear day and we could plainly see the RSPB owned island of Grassholm, about 7 miles away.
		One half of the island was a yellowish, white colour, caused by the 30,000 Gannets which breed there.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~mhanc/27071998.htm (645 words)

	emara Community Portal -- powered by X-Gate News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		A survey of gannets on the island of Grassholm, 10 miles west off the Pembrokeshire coast, shows that the birds are still increasing in numbers, and it
		of the island completely and sometimes, with the light in the right direction, the island can be seen from a vast distance, gleaming like an ice-capped
		Although the island is clearly an excellent site for gannets, the birds face many risks, from changes in fish stocks to entanglement in sea-borne plastic
	www.emara.org /portal/news.php?id=1397 (440 words)

	Horizon Information Portal
		Granton trawler is a documentary about fishermen engaged in dragnet fishing off the coast of Scotland.
		The Private lives of the gannets is a study of the behaviour patterns and lives of a bird colony of gannets situated on Grassholm Island, Wales.
		Seawards the great ships is a documentary in which the filmaker visits the Clyde River in Scotland to observe the men who build ships as they assemble materials, construct and launch a great variety of vessels.
	library.maricopa.edu /ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=emc2&index=BIB&term=215909 (196 words)

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