'I love going out on the boat at this time of year and talking to people about the brilliant wildlife you can see off the coast of Wales,' enthused Becky Clews, our People Engagement Manager in Wales, when I chatted to her recently about how the Wildlife Island cruises had gone.
According to Becky, this year the wildlife spectacle that is Puffin Island didn't disappoint, 'The ever-popular competition to spot the first puffin got everyone's eye in early on - I hope the owners of the puffin squeaky toys are looking after them!
'Harbour porpoise and grey seals made up our mammal sightings, while we were spoilt for choice with seabirds - kittiwakes, black guilliemots, razorbills, and puffins (of course) were just some of the birds busy bringing in food to feed their growing young.
'For only the second time in the five years we've been running these cruises did we have to cancel one. It was just too choppy to take the boat out, so the puffins and other seabirds had a day off from performing for the passengers!
'Every cruise was thoroughly enjoyed, even though two of our volunteers lost hats in the drink, and we all got at least one thorough soaking!
'By now, the crags will be empty of auks, with the kittiwakes, fulmars, shags and cormorants soon to follow with their newly fledged young.
'I'm already looking forward to next season - hope you can join me.'