Manx BirdLife has welcomed an initiative by Pete Hadfield of Isle of Man professional IT Services company Skanco to provide much-needed nesting opportunities for House Martins – a species of bird that is rapidly declining across its range. The project … Continued
Manx BirdLife has provided a written submission in response to the Isle of Man Government's call for evidence regarding the Planning System (the deadline for which was 15th February 2019). The purpose of Manx BirdLife's response was to highlight the … Continued
The Isle of Man's first Swallow of the year was reported on the extraordinary date of 21st February at The Stables near St Judes. The unfortunate bird had probably arrived on the unusual stream of warm southerly winds blowing up … Continued
For new and former students: Starting 11th April 2019 Join us on this highly practical and enjoyable programme aimed at beginners and those with limited experience Organised in conjunction with the Manx Ornithological Society, we’ll: - show you the basics … Continued
Once more in conjunction with the Manx Ornithological Society and led by the veritable Tim Earl, we’re delighted to bring you this new series. Designed to improve your ability to find and identify the island's birds and to enhance your … Continued
STOP PRESS: We are now fully booked for the afternoon presentations. We expect there will be one or two cancellations before the event, so please contact 'neilgmorris at manxbirdlife dot im' if you would like to be put on the … Continued
Now is the time of year to keep an eye out for stranded seabirds along our shorelines. With the exception of Shearwaters and Fulmars, this year's young seabirds have now left their Isle of Man nests. Many will have been … Continued
What: Discover the bird life of the Langness Peninsula When: Saturday 29th September from 2.00-4.00pm Where: Meet at Langness car park (SC284660) from 1.30pm All welcome. Attendance free of charge! See further details below. To reserve places for you and … Continued
Status of the Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus in the UK and Isle of Man in 2016 By Simon R. Wotton,Stephen Bladwell, Wendy Mattingley, Neil G. Morris, David Raw, Marc Ruddock, Andrew Stevenson & Mark A. Eaton, Published online: 29 July … Continued
If you haven’t already seen it, Manx BirdLife is streaming live video of a family of Manx Barn Owls from a secret location somewhere on the island. The feed can be viewed at http://manxbirdlife.im/manx-birds/owl-cam/, along with an archive of images … Continued
Calling all families and young people ... Join us at Derbyhaven, Isle of Man on Saturday 28th April from 2.00-4.00pm for this free 'bird discovery' event.
The nesting season is now well and truly underway. Many resident species of wild bird across the island are building their nests. Some are already incubating or laying eggs. Every day, they are being joined by growing numbers of newly … Continued
Following last year’s hugely enjoyable Autumn programme - and once more in conjunction with the Manx Ornithological Society - we’re holding a spring bird identification course starting on 26th April 2018. You’ll be able to learn the basics of how best to … Continued
The Isle of Man Barn Owl Project has launched an online video feed that is now broadcasting directly from a Barn Owl nest box in a secret location somewhere in the Isle of Man. The daily lives of the resident … Continued
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
Hot off the press is the new Garden Birdwatch newsletter (Dec 2017). With news of how the Island's garden birds are faring and much more, the December 2017 edition includes: - Garden Birdwatch Top Ten - Garden bird identification challenges - … Continued
Is this the photograph of the year? Steve Johnstone captured this amazing image at Langness on the Isle of Man in November 2017. It shows a flock of Starlings that had been feeding mid-air on a hatch of flying insects … Continued
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
It's that time of year again! The traditional Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race is a race with a difference. Birdwatchers of all levels of expertise collaborating across the island to record as many different species of birds as possible … Continued
Manx BirdLife's Managing Director, Neil Morris, and Education Officer, Michelle Storton, will present an update on the charity's activities over the past twelve months. When: Tuesday 7th November 2017 Where: Union Mills Methodist Church Hall, Isle of Man Time: Tea … Continued
