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Young English Hen Harrier arrives in the Isle of Man
23 Aug 2023

Young English Hen Harrier arrives in the Isle of Man

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

A satellite-tagged female Hen Harrier, born this summer (2023) in England, has arrived on the Isle of Man. We're confident she'll receive a warm welcome from birdwatchers and landowners, and will enjoy a safe stay here on the Island. While … Continued

Onshore wind: A brief interim statement by Manx BirdLife
19 Aug 2023

Onshore wind: A brief interim statement by Manx BirdLife

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Climate change, Conservation, Hen Harrier | 0

We are aware that Manx Utilities has recently (July 2023) announced preliminary details of its proposed ‘TRANSITION PROGRAMME ODM/002 20MW Onshore Wind Project’. Background To quote Manx Utilities: “Onshore Wind Two sites have been identified as potentially suitable to deliver … Continued

Hen Harrier breeding census reveals Island’s population of iconic bird of prey to be stable for now
10 Oct 2022

Hen Harrier breeding census reveals Island’s population of iconic bird of prey to be stable for now

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birds of Prey, Conservation, Hen Harrier, Research, Species Protection | 0

An Island-wide census of nesting Hen Harriers Circus cyaneus undertaken by Manx BirdLife during 2022 has found that, although the Manx breeding population remains well below its historic peak, numbers appear to have been stable over the last few years. … Continued

Manx BirdLife to undertake Island-wide census of iconic bird of prey in 2022
12 Apr 2022

Manx BirdLife to undertake Island-wide census of iconic bird of prey in 2022

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

Nature conservation charity Manx BirdLife is conducting an Island-wide census of Hen Harriers during the 2022 nesting season, in an attempt to determine the fortunes of this iconic bird of prey. The Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus is one of the … Continued

Manx BirdLife publishes first ever  ‘Red List of Birds’ for the Isle of Man
20 Aug 2021

Manx BirdLife publishes first ever ‘Red List of Birds’ for the Isle of Man

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

Manx BirdLife has completed a major new study entitled ‘Birds of Conservation Concern in the Isle of Man (BoCCIoM) 2021’, resulting in the publication of the first ever ‘Red List of Birds’ for the Island. BoCCIoM 2021 is the first … Continued

Join us for a celebration of Birds in Manx Culture, 26 & 27 June 2021
25 Jun 2021

Join us for a celebration of Birds in Manx Culture, 26 & 27 June 2021

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birdwatching, Chough, Conservation, Events, Hen Harrier, Seabirds | 0

Join us for an illustrated talk in English about birds commonly found in the Isle of Man and their Manx Gaelic names. Sat 26th June, 10am - 12pm (Laxey Methodist Church) Sun 27th June, 3pm - 5pm (Erin Arts Centre, … 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

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

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

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