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.

DateEvent
MOS event
Tuesday 3rd January 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
An indoor evening presentation by David Bellamy, MWT Agricultural Liaison Officer entitled Working Together: Agri-Environment Scheme progress to date, at Union Mills Methodist Chapel. Tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. Prior booking not required.
MOS event
Tuesday 7th February 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
An indoor evening presentation by Dr Richard Selman, Ecosystem Policy Manager, Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture and MOS Chairman and Dr Amy Beckett, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture on the topic of Avian Influenza (aka Bird Flu), at Union Mills Methodist Chapel. Tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. Prior booking not required.
MOS event
Tuesday 7th March 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
MOS AGM & Chairman's Evening, with guest speaker David Cole, Manx Wild Bird Aid, at Union Mills Methodist Chapel. Tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. Prior booking not required.
FULLY BOOKED
Manx BirdLife event
Wednesday 19th April 2023, 10.00am - 1.00pm
For Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Morning Discovery 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 available. 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.
FULLY BOOKED
Manx BirdLife event
Wednesday 26th April 2023, 10.00am - 1.00pm
For members of the public and Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Morning Discovery 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 available. 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.
MOS and Manx BirdLife event
Sunday 30th April 2023, 9.00am - 12.00 noon
MOS Members Morning 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.
No need for prior booking. MOS members and guests only.
Manx BirdLife Family bird walk for Manx Wildlife Week
Sunday 30th April 2023, 10.00am - 11.00am
All welcome for the Point of Ayre Family bird walk led by Anna Graham, Education Manager, Manx BirdLife. Walk starts at the Point of Ayre public car park (NX467048, ///inventors.shivering.marathon) at 10.00am. Limited places available. Advance booking is essential: please email education@manxbirdlife.im, stating name of principal booker, mobile phone no. in case of cancellation/emergency and number in family party. We will send full event details on confirmation of your booking.
FULLY BOOKED
Manx BirdLife event
Tuesday 9th May 2023, 10.00am - 1.00pm
For Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Morning Discovery 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 available. 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.
ONLY FOUR SPACES LEFT
Manx BirdLife event
Friday 12th May 2023, 10.00am - 1.00pm
For members of the public and Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Morning Discovery 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 available. 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 21st May 2023, 10.00am - 1.00pm
For members of the public and Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Morning Discovery 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 available. 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.
ONLY FOUR SPACES LEFT
Manx BirdLife event
Thursday 25th May 2023, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
For Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Afternoon Discovery 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 available. 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.
FULLY BOOKED
Manx BirdLife event
Sunday 18th June 2023, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
For Supporters of Manx BirdLife: Afternoon Discovery 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 available. 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.