Manx BirdLife is seeking an experienced Reserve (Site) Manager with proven expertise in gravel pit restoration and site management to develop the charity's flagship new nature reserve at the Isle of Man’s famous Point of Ayre. Contract: Initial two-year contract … Continued
It is nearly a year since Mary, a nestling Hen Harrier, was ringed and satellite-tagged in the Manx hills as part of a joint project between Manx BirdLife, the Manx Ringing Group and the Royal Society for the Protection of … Continued
Primary-aged pupils across the Island are being invited to take part in Manx BirdLife’s newly-launched summer art competition. Whilst many young people have not been able to attend school in recent weeks, Manx BirdLife’s Education Officer, Michelle Storton, has been … Continued
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
(Republished with permission from BirdGuides https://www.birdguides.com/news/cause-of-blue-tit-deaths-identified/). The mystery behind thousands of Blue Tit deaths in Germany in recent weeks has been solved, according to conservation group NABU. The cause has been confirmed by scientists as the bacterium Suttonella ornithocola, which causes pneumonia in affected birds. This bacterium has only been … Continued
Oiled birds are coming ashore on the south and east coasts of the Isle of Man from the Point of Ayre to the Calf of Man. Our sources in DEFA report (23rd March 2020) that: 'Marine Operations have been notified … Continued
Manx BirdLife is inviting those stuck indoors as a result of Coronavirus measures to enjoy a bit of birdwatching, starting in your own garden. The Manx BirdLife Garden Birdwatch Scheme is open to all and is free to join. The … Continued
Manx BirdLife is seeking an experienced nature reserve (site) manager to develop and maintain the new Point of Ayre National Reserve. A suitable ecological or conservation-based qualification is required. Significant proven first-hand experience of managing the restoration of quarries for … Continued
POSTPONED … POSTPONED … POSTPONED For obvious reasons, this event has been postponed. We shall make new arrangements at an appropriate future time. Our apologies. ===================================== Please join us for an evening presentation by Neil G. Morris (Managing Director, … Continued
Listen to Manx Radio's podcast featuring Ashley Hill School and Manx BirdLife's Education Officer, Michelle Storton, taking part in 2020's School's Birdwatch (Manx Radio, Wednesday 5th February 2020 - 14 minutes). Michelle Storton is Education Officer for Manx Birdlife, and … Continued
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
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
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
Neil Morris, Managing Director of Manx BirdLife, tells the story of the ‘race’ to discover just how many species of bird were present on the Island over the festive season. “The final results are in! Although this winter’s Bird Race … Continued
Once again, it's time for the traditional Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race - a race with a difference, in which birdwatchers of all levels of expertise across the island collaborate to record as many different species of birds as … Continued
Are you seeing or finding sick, dying or dead birds around your bird table or bird bath? As wild birds gather once again to feed and bathe in our gardens this autumn, Manx BirdLife has received a number of reports … Continued
Follow Michael Davis's excellent account of his 'round the Isle of Man' swim. As well as keeping us updated on his progress, Michael will be sharing some of the family history that sparked this huge challenge and writing about the … Continued
Manx BirdLife and the Manx Ornithological Society are taking action for one of the island’s most remarkable and enigmatic species. The organisations are working together to gather vital information about the Isle of Man’s Swift population. As well as installing … Continued
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
(Reproduced media release from Bill Henderson, MLC, 15 May 2019) Save our Island's hedgerows and verges – that’s the message from Bill Henderson MLC, following a recent spate of hedgerow and verge cutting around the Island. Mr. Henderson states that … Continued
