Grassholm- so named for the seasonal grassy pastureage it once offered
for sheep from the mainland. The soil long has since blown away, and now it is home to the British Isle's third largest gannet colony. The RSPB say "Grassholm is of both national and international importance. It is an outstanding seabird spectacle, unrivalled anywhere in Wales for this species." So, definately worth the effort to go out and see for myself!
This is Grassholm as seen from Skomer.
The top of the island is whitened with the mass of nesting gannets, and their guano!The RSPB gives an estimate of 32,000 pairs of birds nesting here
Gannets were visible almost throughout the hour long boat journey, either singley out hunting for fish or seaweed to add to their nest,
Ramsey Island is on the horizon here...
(An arty enhanced version of a less dramatic original shot!)
or in greater masses as we neared the island. 
The noise of the nesting birds added to the total experience. I was spared the odourous effects...as indeed are you!
So ended my holday in lovely Pembrokeshire!
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