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Rare and scarce birds

Aalin goes missing in suspicious circumstances
22 Mar 2018

Aalin goes missing in suspicious circumstances

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, General news, Hen Harrier, Rare and scarce birds | 0

Breaking news from RSPB today: Rare Hen Harrier goes missing in Wales North Wales Police and the RSPB are appealing for information following the disappearance of a satellite-tagged hen harrier near Wrexham. The harrier, named Aalin, was tagged as part of … Continued

Aalin update
14 Dec 2017

Aalin update

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Hen Harrier, Rare and scarce birds | 0

Amidst the controversy and obfuscation that taints the UK Government's fatuous approach to Hen Harrier conservation, it's wonderful to be able to report some Christmas cheer. Manx Hen Harrier Aalin continues to thrive in Wales! To cut a long and exciting … Continued

Grayse and Mannin – a sibling tragedy
14 Sep 2017

Grayse and Mannin – a sibling tragedy

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Hen Harrier, Rare and scarce birds | 0

Conservation efforts to save Manx Hen Harriers have been badly hit by the death of satellite-tagged siblings, Grayse and Mannin, whose premature deaths have been announced by scientists working to protect this majestic but endangered species. Mannin and his sister … Continued

Introducing Grayse and Mannin, the satellite-tagged Manx Hen Harriers
10 Aug 2017

Introducing Grayse and Mannin, the satellite-tagged Manx Hen Harriers

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Hen Harrier, Rare and scarce birds | 2

Thanks to the combined efforts of conservation charities, businesses and dedicated individuals, two young Hen Harriers on the Isle of Man have been successfully fitted with satellite trackers, known as tags, as part of efforts across the British Isles to … Continued

Science unravels mystery of eastern visitor
5 Apr 2017

Science unravels mystery of eastern visitor

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: General news, Rare and scarce birds | 0

A rare warbler spotted in Ballasalla in January has now been identified as being from the Central Asian population found in Kazakhstan. Ballasalla resident Paul Bromley first spied the diminutive warbler on 30th January 2017 when it was feeding on … Continued

Latest news...
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    Young Persons’ Birdwatch Challenge!

    16 April 2018
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    Hedge cutting? Now is not the time!

    13 April 2018
  • Last few places left on April-May 2018 bird ID course

    Last few places left on April-May 2018 bird ID course

    12 April 2018
  • Isle of Man ‘owl cam’ goes live

    Isle of Man ‘owl cam’ goes live

    9 April 2018
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