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Rare and scarce birds

Aonghus Anniversary, November 2020
25 Nov 2020

Aonghus Anniversary, November 2020

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Rare and scarce birds, Species Protection | 0

Aonghus, the juvenile male White-tailed Eagle born in the wild in Ireland, arrived in the Isle of Man on 29th November 2019 after crossing the Irish Sea from winter quarters in Scotland. Unfortunately, Aonghus’s exact location on the Island could … Continued

Latest edition of Peregrine journal published
29 Sep 2020

Latest edition of Peregrine journal published

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birdwatching, Photography, Rare and scarce birds, Research | 0

The latest edition of Peregrine journal (Vol. 11, Oct 2020) is now available. The Manx Ornithological Society has given its journal a fresh look. With 122 pages, 38 colour pictures and a wealth of information and insights, this latest edition … Continued

Reacquainting ourselves with 'Maye'
13 Aug 2020

Reacquainting ourselves with 'Maye'

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

It's wonderful to be able to bring you some good news this evening! After nearly a year, it was a huge pleasure to see Maye again. She is the last surviving of 2019's four tagged Isle of Man Hen Harriers. … Continued

The Illegal Killing of Mary, the Isle of Man Hen Harrier
8 Jun 2020

The Illegal Killing of Mary, the Isle of Man Hen Harrier

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

Update 16 July 2028: Although we have received a confirmation of receipt for our letter of 09 June 2020 to Minister Josepha Madigan TD, Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, we have yet to receive a substantive response. Hence … Continued

Bird reports 2020
17 May 2020

Bird reports 2020

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birdwatching, Photography, Rare and scarce birds | 0

As an antidote to Covid-19 restrictions and statistics, we thought we’d share some highlights of how nature is providing delightful distraction from any 'lockdown' lows. Year to date Since the beginning of the year (2020), Manx BirdLife has received through … Continued

Manx Hen Harrier 'Mary' illegally poisoned in Eire
30 Jan 2020

Manx Hen Harrier 'Mary' illegally poisoned in Eire

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

It is with great sadness that Manx Birdlife reports that 'Mary', a Hen Harrier born in the Isle of Man in the summer of 2019, has been found dead beside baits laced with poison in the Republic of Ireland. Mary … Continued

An Eagle update...
22 Jan 2020

An Eagle update...

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

UPDATE: An Eagle has landed – and gone again! Following hot on the heels of reports concerning a young White-tailed Eagle named Aonghus, that had arrived on the Isle of Man from County Galway in Ireland, comes news of the … Continued

An Eagle has landed!
21 Jan 2020

An Eagle has landed!

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

A young White-tailed Eagle, named Aonghus, from County Galway in Ireland has taken up temporary residence on the Isle of Man. Aonghus was born in the wild in Connemara, Co. Galway in the summer of 2018, and is part of … Continued

Three Barn Owl fledglings set for their maiden flights
12 Jul 2019

Three Barn Owl fledglings set for their maiden flights

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Barn Owl, Conservation, Rare and scarce birds | 0

It’s been another eventful summer in the Manx Barn Owl household. Since early spring, Manx BirdLife’s owlcam has been bringing live pictures to our screens of family life in the famous Barn Owl nest box, located at a secret site … Continued

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 | 0

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

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