ABOUT US

Staff & volunteers

ABOUT US

Staff & volunteers

About Manx BirdLife’s team

Manx BirdLife is the independent wildlife conservation charity based in the Isle of Man.

With a strong focus on nature conservation across the Isle of Man, our small but dedicated team is well supported by an active Board of Trustees and an incredible network of volunteers.

Manx BirdLife

35 New Road, LAXEY
Isle of Man IM4 7BG

enquiries@manxbirdlife.im
Tel: +44 (0)1624 861130

Patrons

His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE and Lady Philippa Lorimer MBE

Trustees

R. A. Jeavons (Chair), N. G. Morris (Vice Chair), A. Leonard (Company Secretary), N. Kelly, A. Baxendale

Staff

Allison Leonard

Managing Director

Allison brings over 20 years of experience in conservation to Manx BirdLife.

David Andrews

Reserves Manager

David has a wide range of conservation experience having spent 15 years working on nature reserves for organisations such as WWT, The National Trust and the RSPB

Anna Graham

Education Manager

Bird nerd, nature guide, and all-round outdoor adventurer!

James Leonard

Ecologist

Specialising in birds of prey, he has worked extensively across the UK and internationally.

Alex King

Education Officer

Alex is an Ecologist and Educator who was born and raised in the Isle of Man.

Board of Trustees

Bob Jeavons

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Robert Jeavons (Bob) has been a director of Manx BirdLife since its inception as the Manx Bird Atlas in 1998.

Neil Morris

Secretary/Trustee

Neil remains a member of both the Qatar and Manx Bird Records Committees and is Vice Chair of Manx BirdLife.

Andrew Baxendale

Trustee

Andy is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB)

Neal Kelly

Trustee

Neal joined the Manx Birdlife team in 2023, and brings a wealth of experience of the digital world.

Please support our vital work

However you wish to help wild birds and the places in which they live – whether by sending us your bird records, donating, volunteering or supporting our education activities – we look forward to working with your support to make a difference.

Please support our vital work

However you wish to help wild birds and the places in which they live – whether by sending us your bird records, donating, volunteering or supporting our education activities – we look forward to working with your support to make a difference.