Events
Manx BirdLife and the Manx Ornithological Society work together on many private and public events throughout the year for Friends, Members and supporters as well as open events for the public.
All MOS events are weather dependant. If in doubt, please check with Janet Thompson (07624 428953) before setting out.
| EVENTS 2022 | |
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| MOS Event Tuesday 4th January 2022, 7.00pm | An indoor evening presentation by Liz Charter and Tim Earl entitled Rainforest Birds, wildlife and a huge waterfall in Guyana, at Union Mills Methodist Chapel. Tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. |
| MOS Course starts Thursday 6th January 2022 in support of Manx BirdLife | Join us on this course aimed at beginners and those with limited experience of birdwatching. New and former students most welcome! Click here for full details. |
| MOS Course starts Thursday 27th January 2022 in support of Manx BirdLife | Further Steps in Birdwatching - An intermediate level course looking at migration of birds, why some migrate, how migration is fuelled, strategies for navigation – with an in-depth investigation of wildfowl (ducks, geese and swans). Click here for full details. |
| MOS Event Tuesday 1st February 2022, 7.00pm | An indoor evening presentation by David Bellamy, MWT Agricultural Liaison Officer entitled Landscape-scale conservation in the Isle of Man: the Manx Agri-Environment Scheme, at Union Mills Methodist Chapel. Tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. |
| MOS Event Tuesday 1st March 2022, 7.00pm | AGM and Chairman's Evening hosted by Richard Selman, Chairman, MOS with guest speaker Alex Dodds, Former British Antarctic Survey albatross fieldworker, at Union Mills Methodist Chapel. Tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. |
| MOS Event Sunday 6th March 2022, 9.00am | Exclusively for Members of the Manx Ornithological Society: A Morning Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews and Neil Morris. Please arrive promptly for a 9.00am start at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please phone Janet Thompson on 07624 428953 or email jthompson@manx.net. |
| MOS Course starts Thursday 7th April 2022 in support of Manx BirdLife | Open to all: An Introduction to Summer Birdwatching (Beginners level course). We’ll show you the basics of how to best observe birds, share hints and tips on how to recognize the main groups of birds and give you recommendations on which equipment and books to use. Throughout the course you’ll get to know like-minded people with whom you’ll be able to share your interest and develop your knowledge further. Click here for full details. |
| MOS Course starts Thursday 28th April 2022 in support of Manx BirdLife | Open to all: Intermediate Birdwatching: Warblers. Going beyond the basics of birdwatching, this intermediate level course is aimed at those with some birding experience, including past students of the Introduction to Birdwatching course. It will include an assignment in which students will be asked to research and observe a chosen species in some detail. Modules will include why birds return, song and the dawn chorus, alarm calls and an in-depth study of Manx warblers, swallows and martins. Click here for full details. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Thursday 5th May 2022, 10.00am Celebrating Manx Wildlife Week | Public event: A Morning Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Saturday 7th May 2022, 9.00am | Exclusively for Friends of Manx BirdLife: A Morning Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Saturday 7th May 2022, 2.00pm Celebrating Manx Wildlife Week | Public event: An Afternoon Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Thursday 12th May 2022, 9.00am | Exclusively for Friends of Manx BirdLife: A Morning Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Thursday 12th May 2022, 2.00pm | Public event: An Afternoon Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Sunday 15th May 2022, 5.00am! | Public event: Dawn Chorus Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews and Neil Morris. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Thursday 2nd June 2022, 10.00am | Exclusively for Friends of Manx BirdLife: A Morning Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
| Manx BirdLife Event Thursday 2nd June 2022, 6.00pm | Exclusively for Friends of Manx BirdLife: Sunset Walk at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve led by David Andrews and Neil Morris. Please arrive promptly. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044). Click here for directions, map and footwear advice. Limited places; advance booking is essential: please email pointofayre@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in party. |
