"Call It Spring"

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23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354274

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is flying near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354279

23 June 2024

Grey Seals are swimming in the water near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354281

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is flying near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354282

23 June 2024

Skokholm Lighthouse on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also hosting a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is being designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354283

23 June 2024

Skokholm Lighthouse on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also hosting a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is being designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354284

23 June 2024

Skokholm Lighthouse on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also hosting a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is being designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354288

23 June 2024

A Guillemot is swimming in the water near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also hosting a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354290

23 June 2024

An Atlantic Puffin is flying near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354294

23 June 2024

An Atlantic Puffin is flying near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354295

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354297

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354303

23 June 2024

An Atlantic Puffin is swimming in the water near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also hosting a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11096124

24 March 2024

The term ''Worm Moon'' or ''Crow Moon'' refers to March's full moon. The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s, states that the full moon in March is referred to as the ''Worm Moon'' because earthworms are thought to appear around this time as the ground thaws from winter. According to NASA, Southern Native American tribes specifically call it this due to the ''earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws.'' For similar reasons, other tribes named the moon based on different signs of spring. For example, some Northern Native American tribes referred to the March full moon as the ''Crow Moon'' because the cawing of crows signals the end of winter. The ''Worm Moon'' is seen through the gaps in the branches and leaves of the trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 24/03/2024.

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#11096125

24 March 2024

The term ''Worm Moon'' or ''Crow Moon'' refers to March's full moon. The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s, states that the full moon in March is referred to as the ''Worm Moon'' because earthworms are thought to appear around this time as the ground thaws from winter. According to NASA, Southern Native American tribes specifically call it this due to the ''earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws.'' For similar reasons, other tribes named the moon based on different signs of spring. For example, some Northern Native American tribes referred to the March full moon as the ''Crow Moon'' because the cawing of crows signals the end of winter. The ''Worm Moon'' is seen through the gaps in the branches and leaves of the trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 24/03/2024.

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