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New stamp issue celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the Manx National Trust
14 Apr 2021

New stamp issue celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the Manx National Trust

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Seabirds | 0

Isle of Man Post Office has just issued a delightful new set of stamps celebrating the environmental and historical importance, unique character and outstanding natural beauty of the Calf of Man, nestled at the southern tip of the Isle of … Continued

Mrs Anne Kaye, Vice Chair, Manx Ornithological Society
11 Jan 2021

Mrs Anne Kaye, Vice Chair, Manx Ornithological Society

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birdwatching, Conservation, Manx Bird Club, Manx Ornithological Society | 0

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Mrs Anne Kaye, Vice Chair of the Manx Ornithological Society. Anne was a great friend to Manx ornithology and to wildlife conservation on the Isle of Man and beyond. … Continued

Aonghus Anniversary, November 2020
25 Nov 2020

Aonghus Anniversary, November 2020

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Rare and scarce birds, Species Protection | 0

Aonghus, the juvenile male White-tailed Eagle born in the wild in Ireland, arrived in the Isle of Man on 29th November 2019 after crossing the Irish Sea from winter quarters in Scotland. Unfortunately, Aonghus’s exact location on the Island could … Continued

Reacquainting ourselves with 'Maye'
13 Aug 2020

Reacquainting ourselves with 'Maye'

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Hen Harrier, Rare and scarce birds, Species Protection | 0

It's wonderful to be able to bring you some good news this evening! After nearly a year, it was a huge pleasure to see Maye again. She is the last surviving of 2019's four tagged Isle of Man Hen Harriers. … Continued

Grey Partridge: Statement by Manx BirdLife and Manx Wildlife Trust in response to  Game (Amendment) Order 2020 [SD 2020/0304], July 2020
17 Jul 2020

Grey Partridge: Statement by Manx BirdLife and Manx Wildlife Trust in response to Game (Amendment) Order 2020 [SD 2020/0304], July 2020

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Grey Partridge, Persecution | 0

This joint statement by Manx BirdLife and Manx Wildlife Trust is provided in response to the Game (Amendment) Order 2020 to be laid before Tynwald on Tuesday 21st July 2020: Game (Amendment) Order 2020, SD No 2020/0304 (PDF) Game (Amendment) … Continued

The Illegal Killing of Mary, the Isle of Man Hen Harrier
8 Jun 2020

The Illegal Killing of Mary, the Isle of Man Hen Harrier

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Hen Harrier, Persecution, Rare and scarce birds, Research | 0

Update 16 July 2028: Although we have received a confirmation of receipt for our letter of 09 June 2020 to Minister Josepha Madigan TD, Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, we have yet to receive a substantive response. Hence … Continued

Evening presentation: Envisioning the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve
28 Feb 2020

Evening presentation: Envisioning the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birdwatching, Conservation, Point of Ayre National Reserve blog | 0

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

Manx Hen Harrier 'Mary' illegally poisoned in Eire
30 Jan 2020

Manx Hen Harrier 'Mary' illegally poisoned in Eire

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Hen Harrier, Persecution, Rare and scarce birds | 0

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

An Eagle update...
22 Jan 2020

An Eagle update...

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Rare and scarce birds, Research | 0

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

An Eagle has landed!
21 Jan 2020

An Eagle has landed!

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Conservation, Rare and scarce birds, Research | 0

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

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