Avian Influenza (bird flu) of the highly pathogenic form HPAI has been confirmed in the Isle of Man. As reported on the BBC website, on 22 July 2022, the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) confirmed that high pathogenic … Continued
Manx BirdLife has completed a major new study entitled ‘Birds of Conservation Concern in the Isle of Man (BoCCIoM) 2021’, resulting in the publication of the first ever ‘Red List of Birds’ for the Island. BoCCIoM 2021 is the first … Continued
Join us for an illustrated talk in English about birds commonly found in the Isle of Man and their Manx Gaelic names. Sat 26th June, 10am - 12pm (Laxey Methodist Church) Sun 27th June, 3pm - 5pm (Erin Arts Centre, … Continued
Isle of Man Post Office has just issued a delightful new set of stamps celebrating the environmental and historical importance, unique character and outstanding natural beauty of the Calf of Man, nestled at the southern tip of the Isle of … Continued
Oiled birds are coming ashore on the south and east coasts of the Isle of Man from the Point of Ayre to the Calf of Man. Our sources in DEFA report (23rd March 2020) that: 'Marine Operations have been notified … Continued
Follow Michael Davis's excellent account of his 'round the Isle of Man' swim. As well as keeping us updated on his progress, Michael will be sharing some of the family history that sparked this huge challenge and writing about the … Continued
A comprehensive census conducted by Manx BirdLife over two years has revealed worrying declines among many of the Isle of Man’s seabird species. Get your copy of the full report >> Download a sample extract and contents list >> The … Continued
STOP PRESS: We are now fully booked for the afternoon presentations. We expect there will be one or two cancellations before the event, so please contact 'neilgmorris at manxbirdlife dot im' if you would like to be put on the … Continued
Now is the time of year to keep an eye out for stranded seabirds along our shorelines. With the exception of Shearwaters and Fulmars, this year's young seabirds have now left their Isle of Man nests. Many will have been … Continued
