Wildlife

Pembrokeshire has a vast array of different and diverse habitats, from the Preseli Hills to the Sandy bays and estuaries. Because of this, Pembrokeshire is home to thousands of different species of wildlife. Many of the species seen are common however; some are rare in Britain such as the Chough. Others such as the Skomer Vole are only found in the county. The importance of the habitats within Pembrokeshire has resulted in many areas being designated nationally and internationally for nature conservation and protection.

The wildlife links provided (courtesy of the Arkive and Marlin websites), although not specific to Pembrokeshire give a huge amount of information about wildlife species common to the United kingdom, many of which can be found living and breeding in Pembrokeshires hills and waters.

Fact Sheets on the wildlife and geology of Pembrokeshire have been produced to help Instructors to interpret the natural environments of Pembrokeshire, and pass on information about the plants animals and goelogy of the area to clients.