We’ve got some amazing news to share with you this week! Thanks to the generous support of Langness Golf Course Ltd and Nature Vannin Ltd, Manx BirdLife has officially acquired over 60 acres of stunning coastal land on the Langness … Continued
This summer, we are asking the residents of the Island to collaborate with us on a brand new citizen science initiative to help establish just how many pairs of breeding buzzard now call the Isle of Man home. The common … Continued
Last week, our amazing team of staff, volunteers, and contractors came together to add a wonderful new feature to the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve—an artificial sand martin bank. Stretching 10m wide by 2m tall, this new addition … Continued
Join Tim Earl for an Introduction to Bird watching: Discover Summer Visitors on the Isle of Man Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from an … Continued
2024 was a year of remarkable progress and growth for Manx BirdLife, marked by several exciting milestones and significant achievements in wildlife conservation across the Isle of Man. A Year of Growth and Progress The first few months of 2024 … Continued
2024 was meant to be the year of the Isle of Man Chough Census but apparently no one told the weather. The whole Island Chough Census is carried out at roughly 10 yearly intervals and are integral in gathering vital … Continued
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor activity this Christmas? Look no further! The Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race is back, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season while connecting with nature. From December 25th to … Continued
This was the inadvertent slogan for the third edition of Celebrating Manx Birds, held at the Manx Museum on the 23rd of November 2024. The event was a great opportunity to see the range of actions towards conservation on and … Continued
Tickets have now gone on sale for Manx BirdLife's 'Celebrating Manx Birds III' event to be held at the Manx Museum on 23rd November 2024. ‘Celebrating Manx Birds’ was previously held in 2016 and 2018, but Manx BirdLife have not … Continued
Here's the latest Blog post from Anna, Manx BirdLife Education Manager, with her thoughts on the final event of summer 2024. I had anticipated ‘My Mindful Nature Journal’, a Manx Young Birders’ Event and creative collaboration with Momma Moon’s Art … Continued
Manx BirdLife are delighted to announce our first family event at the newly open Point of Ayre national reserve. Anna, Manx BirdLife’s Education Manager will be teaming up with Laura of Momma Moon’s Art Studio, to deliver a unique and … Continued
We are thrilled to announce that the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve is now open to the public two days a week. Over the last few months, a huge amount of work has been carried out to get … Continued
The RSPB has released the results of the 2023 Hen Harrier survey, which includes the results of the survey undertaken in the Isle of Man in 2022. Overall, the population has shown a 20% increase in numbers since 2016, but … Continued
This week, Manx BirdLife is celebrating 20 years of our Garden Birdwatch by releasing a report analysing the data that has been collected in that time. Initially set up in 1999, the Garden Birdwatch was fully rolled out across the … Continued
Due to popular demand, Tim Earl will be running two ‘An Introduction to Birdwatching’ courses this spring and with a venue in both the North and the South of the Island, it couldn’t be easier to take part. Each course … Continued
Please take a minute to nominate Manx BirdLife for one of ten donations of £5000 from the Benefact Group to charities working to support wildlife. Manx BirdLife is the conservation charity based in the Isle of man working to protect … Continued
Supported by the Manx Ornithological Society, the course comprises a mix of evening classes and guided fields trips. Open to all, the course will help attendees discover the basics of how to best observe birds, share hints and tips on … Continued
The annual Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race is back for another year and Manx BirdLife hopes it will be the biggest yet. Running from Christmas Day until New Year’s Eve, the aim of the ‘race’ is to record as … Continued
We are delighted that this year a Manx BirdLife project to build a Sand Martin bank has been selected as part of the Coop Local Community Fund. At our Point of Ayre nature reserve, we wish to build a nest … Continued
Manx BirdLife have been delighted to be Manx Radio’s Charity of the Week on the One to Three show with Christy DeHaven this week. Outgoing Managing Director Neil and new Managing Director Allison popped into the studio to have a … Continued
