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.
Date | Event |
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MOS Event Wed 19th July 2023 | Swift Walk, Castletown. Meet outside Costa 8.00pm. Led by Karen Griffiths. |
MOS Event Thu 10th August 2023 | Boat Trip: Pelagic (Scraayl), departing Port St Mary inner harbour, 6.00-9.00pm. |
MOS Event Tue 15th August 2023 | Biosphere Bee Community Picnic & Birdwatching, The Sound, 11.00am-2.00pm. |
Manx BirdLife Event Thursday, 17 August 2023 2.30pm - 5.00pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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, 20 August 2023 2.30pm - 5.00pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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 Wednesday, 23 August 2023 2.30pm - 5.00pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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, 26 August 2023 10.00am - 12.30pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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 Monday, 28 August 2023 10.00am - 12.30pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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 Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10.00am - 12.30pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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 Wednesday, 30 August 2023 2.30pm - 5.00pm | All welcome (booking essential) Discover the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. Guided tour led by Manx BirdLife staff. Walk starts at the reserve entrance gates adjacent to Wright's Pit North (west end of gravel road, NX461044, autos.meerkats.excite). 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. |
MOS Event Tue 19th September 2023 | Guided Walk, Rue Point, 6.30pm. Led by Mark Fitzpatrick. |
MOS Event Tbc September 2023 | Bird Ringing, venue and time tbc. Led by Rob Fisher. |
MOS Event Tue 3rd October 2023 | Shetland's Wildlife Wonders by Adrian Darbyshire, Local Journalist. Indoor meeting at Union Mills Methodist Chapel, starts 7.15pm. All are welcome. |
MOS Event Tue 24th October 2023 | All About Owls: Learn how to identify, search for and record Owls, venue and time tbc. Led by Rob Fisher. |
MOS Event Tue 7th November 2023 | David Kelly, Bird Recorder for the Isle of Man. Indoor meeting at Union Mills Methodist Chapel, starts 7.15pm. All are welcome. |
MOS Event Tue 5th December 2023 | Christmas Social & Buffet, Peel Golf Club, 7.30pm. Please book via Janet Thompson (428953, jthompson@manx.net). |
MOS Event Tue 9th January 2024 | Tim Earl & Liz Charter. Indoor meeting at Union Mills Methodist Chapel, starts 7.15pm. All are welcome. |
MOS Event Sat 13th January 2024 | Winter Wildfowl, Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve, 10.00am. Meet at the reserve entrance gates (NX 46139 04408, autos.meerkats.excite). |
MOS Event Tue 6th February 2024 | Curlew Trial Management Project by Katie Gibb RSPB NI. Indoor meeting at Union Mills Methodist Chapel, starts 7.15pm. All are welcome. |
MOS Event Tue 5th March 2024 | AGM followed by The Migration of Bird Observatories by Guest Speaker Sarah Harris, BTO. Indoor meeting at Union Mills Methodist Chapel, starts 7.15pm. All are welcome. |