The reserve is subject to high visitor pressure at certain times of the year although there are restrictions on numbers imposed by management and by practical constraints. A number of people stay overnight on the reserve as paying guests. In general there is no conflict between the objectives of species protection and human observers provided the latter are sensible in their attitude. Management of the reserve implies adequate wardening and the education of all visitors towards sympathetic understanding and enjoyment of the wildlife on the site.

The Trust provides nature trails and other literature which seeks to inform and re- enforce the conservation theme. The range of literature available is being steadily increased.

The day and overnight visitors provide the Trust with the necessary income to manage the reserve adequately and the Management Committee will seek to balance numbers of people and their impact on the reserve in both wardening and practical maintenance terms with the budget.

There is active encouragement to schools and field centres to bring children to the island and the Trust operates a booking system to ensure maximum enjoyment for those parties that make the journey. A detailed educational pack is sent to each school group visiting the reserve. The groups are supervised by school staff and field centre lecturers. The objectives are simply that this use continue to be encouraged. The displays in the Barn are specifically aimed at educating visitors about the island and its ecology.