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Slate cliffs, coastal scrub and wooded glen

Either walk along the Marine Drive from Douglas, park at Port Soderick or use the train.

Located on Douglas Head and linking Douglas with Port Soderick, this stunning coastal area is a prime spot for wildlife watching. The slate cliffs, coastal scrub, and wooded glen provide a rich habitat for a variety of species. Birdwatchers can expect to see local breeding Peregrines, Choughs, and Black Guillemots, among many others, offering the chance to observe these birds up close in their natural environment. The area is also well-known for cetacean sightings, making it a rewarding location for marine wildlife enthusiasts. Keep an eye out for species such as Sparrowhawk, Stonechat, Raven (present all year), and in the summer, cliff-nesting House Martins just south of Port Soderick. You can access the area by walking along Marine Drive from Douglas, parking at Port Soderick, or taking the train.

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Birds you may see

  • Sparrowhawk
  • Peregrine
  • Stonechat
  • Chough
  • Raven (all year)
  • Black Guillemot at Gob Lhiack to the south
  • Cliff nesting House Martins immediately south of Port Soderick (summer)

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However you wish to help wild birds and the places in which they live – whether by sending us your bird records, donating, volunteering or supporting our education activities – we look forward to working with your support to make a difference.

Please support our vital work

However you wish to help wild birds and the places in which they live – whether by sending us your bird records, donating, volunteering or supporting our education activities – we look forward to working with your support to make a difference.