Manx BirdLife and conservation partner RSPB are calling on the Island’s schools and youth groups to contribute to the world’s largest wildlife survey, taking place from 6th January to 20th February 2023! For information on how to get involved, visit … Continued
Join this course aimed at beginners and those with limited experience of birdwatching. New and former students most welcome! Discover the basics of how to best observe birds, share hints and tips on how to recognize the main groups of … Continued
The exhibition of Manx BirdLife’s detailed, bonze sculptured frieze by renowned artist Dave Tomlinson at the Manx Museum is coming to an end. This display in the Natural History Gallery highlights Manx BirdLife's plans to develop the Point of Ayre … Continued
The Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race started in 2011 and is held each year during the seven days from Christmas Day to New Year's Eve. It’s a race with a difference! Birdwatchers of all abilities and expertise can head … Continued
This weekend, Manx BirdLife recorded 131 dead and dying birds on the charity's flagship reserve at the Point of Ayre. Manx BirdLife Managing Director, Neil Morris, picks up the story: 'Yesterday (31st October 2022), I undertook a routine check of … Continued
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
Over the next few days and weeks, we shall be launching our new corporate identity, including a crisp new logo and a refreshed modern palette of colours. Please bear with us while this transition takes place. Minimising costs and carbon … Continued
Avian Influenza (bird flu) of the highly pathogenic form HPAI has been confirmed in the Isle of Man. As reported on the BBC website, on 22 July 2022, the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) confirmed that high pathogenic … Continued
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
The IOM Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has provided an update on Avian Influenza (bird flu) for winter 2021-22. The DEFA update covers: Updates; General background about Avian Influenza; Advice for Bird Keepers; Notes about wild birds. As … Continued
Once again, the traditional Isle of Man Christmas Bird Race will be held during the seven days from Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. It’s a race with a difference! Birdwatchers of all abilities and expertise can head out across … Continued
We're delighted to announce that the Manx Ornithological Society is offering two new birdwatching courses starting January 2022, for beginners and intermediates, in conjunction with Manx BirdLife. Course 1. An Introduction to Winter Birdwatching (starts 6th January 2022) Click here … Continued
Isle of Man technology company PDMS has written a new utility for the Manx Ornithological Database to help Manx BirdLife cope with the increase in bird records it receives from across the Island. Manx BirdLife is grateful to PDMS for … Continued
Manx BirdLife did not have the opportunity to comment on the article, 'Concern grows over greylag geese numbers' (Isle of Man Examiner, November 16 to 22, 2021) before this article went to press. We apologise to Isle of Man Examiner if … Continued
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
Manx BirdLife is asking everyone concerned about the state of birds and other wildlife in the Isle of Man to ask their local candidates for The Isle of Man House of Keys General Election September 2021 what they will do … Continued
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
Chris Sharpe, founder of Manx BirdLife and editor of the Isle of Man's first bird atlas, has been honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021. Chris has been appointed an MBE, remarking that the award had come as a … Continued
Everyone living in the Isle of Man is being encouraged to participate in World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday 8th May 2021. Join others from around the globe celebrating birds and nature. ‘’Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird’’ is … Continued
