Young Persons’ Birdwatch Challenge!
Calling all families and young people ... Join us at Derbyhaven, Isle of Man on Saturday 28th April from 2.00-4.00pm for this free 'bird discovery' event.
Last few places left on April-May 2018 bird ID course
Following last year’s hugely enjoyable Autumn programme - and once more in conjunction with the Manx Ornithological Society - we’re holding a spring bird identification course starting on 26th April 2018. You’ll be able to learn the basics of how best to … Continued
New Garden Birdwatch newsletter (Dec 2017)
Hot off the press is the new Garden Birdwatch newsletter (Dec 2017). With news of how the Island's garden birds are faring and much more, the December 2017 edition includes: - Garden Birdwatch Top Ten - Garden bird identification challenges - … Continued
Amazing 'Starling ball' image
Is this the photograph of the year? Steve Johnstone captured this amazing image at Langness on the Isle of Man in November 2017. It shows a flock of Starlings that had been feeding mid-air on a hatch of flying insects … Continued
Join in the fun of the Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race!
It's that time of year again! The traditional Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race is a race with a difference. Birdwatchers of all levels of expertise collaborating across the island to record as many different species of birds as possible … Continued
Join us for "A Year (and a bit) in the Life of Manx BirdLife"
Manx BirdLife's Managing Director, Neil Morris, and Education Officer, Michelle Storton, will present an update on the charity's activities over the past twelve months. When: Tuesday 7th November 2017 Where: Union Mills Methodist Church Hall, Isle of Man Time: Tea … Continued
In praise of seagulls
By Neil G. Morris Seagulls. Love 'em or hate 'em? Throughout history they have inspired folklore, poems, songs, stories, films and more. They have also invoked the ire of a few who misunderstand them; and for the unlucky fewer, they … Continued
New dates for Bird ID Course
Crikey! We're already fully booked, but please do get in contact if you'd like to be put on the waiting list and/or would like to be sent details of the next course when these are first available. Join us on … Continued
4,000th bird sighting reported for 2017!
A Little Egret spotted in the south of the island this week by local birdwatcher Richard Norris is the 4,000th 'wild bird' sighting reported by a member of the public using Manx BirdLife's website this year. Little Egrets are smaller, … Continued
Join us for a fun day learning the 'essentials of bird ID'
Manx BirdLife and the Manx Ornithological Society have organised this introduction to bird identification on Saturday 13th May especially for families and young people. Aimed at beginners, the day comprises a morning of indoor classroom-based instruction in Castletown, followed by … Continued
Join in the fun of the Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race!
The traditional Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race is on again! It’s a race with a difference, with birdwatchers of all levels of expertise collaborating across the island to record as many different species of birds as possible between Christmas … Continued
