South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB, on Holy Island on the North West coast of Anglesey, Wales. The reserve is on sea cliffs facing the islet of South Stack, and is crossed by the Anglesey Coastal Path. There is an information centre based in Elin's Tower in the reserve.
It is best known for its breeding seabirds, including Puffins, Razorbills, Guillemots, Kittiwakes and Fulmars. Peregrine and Choughs also nest on the cliffs.
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The reserve entrance, with Herring Gull
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Guillemots on the breeding ledges
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