RSPB Nature Reserve South Stack

Enjoy a close-up view onto a wonderful cliff-side nesting colony, with binoculars and telescopes provided. You'll be able to watch guillemots, razorbills and puffins all raising their young, while live television pictures give you an even closer view of the nests! Rare choughs can also be seen on the reserve.

In spring and summer, the heathland becomes a riot of colour. Look closely and you may see a basking adder, while out to sea there may be porpoises and dolphins.

Opening times

The RSPB reserve is open year round; Ellins Tower is open 10 am to 5 pm from Easter to September. The cafe and visitor centre are open from 10 am until 5 pm every day, with the cafe serving breakfasts from 10 am to 11 am, and other hot food from 11 am to 3 pm.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

If you are new to birdwatching...

This reserve is good for birdwatching in spring and summer only.

Information for families

There are interactive materials available in Ellins Tower with wonderful live images and telescopes and binoculars for you to use. We can also give you some Wildsquare bingo sheets to help your family discover nature on the reserve.