Skellig Michael classified as a Special Protection Area in 1986, when they were recognised for containing both an usually large variety and population of birds. It is known as an eyrie for Peregrine Falcon. Other birds of interest include Fulmar, Manx shearwater ("Puffinus puffinus"), Storm petrel, Gannet, Kittiwake, Guillemot and Atlantic Puffin. A herd of goats lived on the island until recently, and it supports a population of rabbits and house mice, both relatively recent introductions, probably introduced in the 19th century by lighthouse attendants. Grey Seal haul out on the island's ledges. The word "Skellig" derives from the old Irish word
Antipsara is a nesting site of the European shag ("Phalacrocorax aristotelis"), Eleonora's falcon ("Falco eleonorae"), Cory's shearwater ("Calonectris diomedea"), and the yelkouan shearwater ("Puffinus yelkouan"). Antipsara Antipsara () is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Antipsara had 4 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. It lies about west of the larger island Psara, from which its name is derived. Geographic conditions make it inaccessible from the north and west side. Evidence exists of settlement in ancient Greek and Roman times. During the Ottoman rule the island served as a port. Nowadays, tourist trips to the island originate from Psara