Skomer Island, off the Pembrokeshire coast, boasts a record-breaking puffin population, exceeding 43,000 birds this year.
Despite a global decline in puffin numbers, Skomer's isolated location protects them from predators and human impact.
Abundant food sources and the absence of land-based predators contribute significantly to the puffins' thriving population.
Conservationists remain cautiously optimistic, emphasizing continued monitoring and protective measures for these vulnerable birds.
