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
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
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
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
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
Progress in conservation is often many steps along the path towards success. The work Manx BirdLife is doing at the new Point of Ayre National Reserve includes building new islands made of gravel, but also artificial islands in the form … Continued
