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
Conservation efforts to save Manx Hen Harriers have been badly hit by the death of satellite-tagged siblings, Grayse and Mannin, whose premature deaths have been announced by scientists working to protect this majestic but endangered species. Mannin and his sister … Continued
By Neil G. Morris Seagulls. Love 'em or hate 'em? Throughout history they have inspired folklore, poems, songs, stories, films and more. They have also invoked the ire of a few who misunderstand them; and for the unlucky fewer, they … Continued
Crikey! We're already fully booked, but please do get in contact if you'd like to be put on the waiting list and/or would like to be sent details of the next course when these are first available. Join us on … Continued
Thanks to the combined efforts of conservation charities, businesses and dedicated individuals, two young Hen Harriers on the Isle of Man have been successfully fitted with satellite trackers, known as tags, as part of efforts across the British Isles to … Continued
A Little Egret spotted in the south of the island this week by local birdwatcher Richard Norris is the 4,000th 'wild bird' sighting reported by a member of the public using Manx BirdLife's website this year. Little Egrets are smaller, … Continued
Here's an update on Aalin - the Manx satellite-tagged Hen Harrier - from Blánaid Denman, Project Manager, Hen Harrier LIFE+ Project: 'Aalin – this Manx beauty is proving a source of endless fascination as the first harrier officially to have been recorded … Continued
Manx BirdLife urgently needs your sightings of inland nesting gulls ... and also Swifts! Inland nesting Gulls As part of an island-wide census of the seabirds living on and around the Isle of Man (the first full census since 1999), we … Continued
Manx BirdLife and the Manx Ornithological Society have organised this introduction to bird identification on Saturday 13th May especially for families and young people. Aimed at beginners, the day comprises a morning of indoor classroom-based instruction in Castletown, followed by … Continued
A rare warbler spotted in Ballasalla in January has now been identified as being from the Central Asian population found in Kazakhstan. Ballasalla resident Paul Bromley first spied the diminutive warbler on 30th January 2017 when it was feeding on … Continued
Update 23 March 2017: A huge thank you to everyone who took part on Tuesday evening (21st March 2017) at the inaugural meeting of the Manx Nature 2050 Group, held at the wonderful Noa's Bakehouse in Douglas. We had some great … Continued
Join us on this special beginners’ bird identification course! Following last year’s hugely enjoyable programme, we’ve organised another bird identification course for 2017. We’ll show you the basics of how to best observe birds, share hints and tips on how … Continued
Manx BirdLife is bidding for a funding boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative, in support of the charity’s “Help us watch out for Manx birds” project. It is one of three organisations shortlisted to receive the cash award … Continued
Young people aged 5-14 years old and their families are invited to join us for a variety of fun activities led by Michelle Storton from Manx BirdLife and Dawn Dickens from Manx Wildlife Trust. You can choose to join us on: Tuesday 21st … Continued
An evening event brought to you by Manx BirdLife and the Manx Ornithological Society When: Tuesday 21st February 2017 Where: St John's Methodist Church Hall Timings: Tea/coffee and biscuits from 7.00pm; presentations from 7.30pm You are cordially invited to an evening … Continued
