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Manx BirdLife Manx BirdLife is the Isle of Man wildlife conservation charity working to protect the Island’s wild birds and the habitats on which they depend. A.

Office: Manx BirdLife, 35 New Road, LAXEY, Isle of Man IM4 7BG

Patrons: His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE and Lady Philippa Lorimer MBE

Trustees: R. Jeavons (Chair), N. G. Morris (Vice Chair), A. Baxendale, N. Kelly and A. Leonard (Company Secretary)

IOM Company No. 087312C | IOM Registered Charity No. 711 | Est. 1997

Registered Office: 6th Floor Victory House, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EQ

11/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us.
We believe the natural world has a quiet but powerful role to play in our wellbeing. Spending time with birds and in nature, whether you're an experienced birdwatcher or someone who simply stops to listen, can help reduce stress, lift your mood, and bring you back to the present moment.
This week, we're sharing three simple ways to take action for your mental health. Keep an eye out for our Facebook posts.

09/05/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day, a day to celebrate the incredible migrations birds make across the globe, and remember that migratory bird conservation is a shared responsibility. If you've been outside this week, you may already have seen our featured bird in action.
The Barn Swallow, Gollan Geayee in Manx Gaelic, is one of seven global ambassador species chosen for this year's campaign, and one of spring's most welcome arrivals on the Isle of Man. Having spent the winter in sub-Saharan Africa, these remarkable birds make a journey of thousands of miles to return here each year to breed.
This year's theme is "Every Bird Counts - Your Observations Matter!" and the Swallow is a perfect example of why that's true. Barn Swallow populations are declining across much of their global range, and it's the records submitted by the public that help scientists track where they are, when they're arriving, and how they're faring year on year.
Have you spotted your first Swallow of the season? We'd love to know! You can submit sightings on our website: manxbirdlife.im/birds/sightings/
Every record you make contributes to conservation.

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough!

Since beginning his career as a wildlife broadcaster in 1954, he has showcased incredible plants, animals, and their stories, from across the globe. His work has raised awareness of the need for conservation, urged us to take better care of the wider world, and inspired current and future conservationists.

Why not take a moment today to notice the nature on your doorstep, and the wildlife stories that may be unfolding around you.

He is pictured here with Puffins on Skomer during filming for his 'Wild Isles' series. Credit: Alex Board/PA

07/05/2026

Join Manx Bird Club for an exciting talk next Tuesday at Union Mills Church Hall. Doors open 7pm, talk begins 7.30pm. All are welcome.

For more information on this, and other events, visit https://manxbirdlife.im/news-events/events/

05/05/2026

Yesterday, Manx BirdLife and Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch teamed up for our first Seawatch of the year at the Sound. Sightings included Gannets, Eiders, Great Black-backed Gulls, Swallows, many Seals, and very briefly, a harbour porpoise.

Despite the wind chill, the sun made an appearance, and we had a brilliant turn out, including sea-watch regulars, young families, first-time sea-watchers, and holiday makers. We were honored to be joined by our Patrons, His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer.

Manx BirdLife and Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch will be back at the sound for another Seawatch on Sunday the 17th of May from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Our new timings now coincide with the reinstated bus service to the Sound, the 8/8s.

02/05/2026

Springtime showers didn't deter the folk who joined us for the Morning Birdsong walk at the Tynwald National Park and Arboretum🌳🌦🐦

The rain brought out the bugs and clean air and with it the birds and their songs!

Binoculars and ID guides in hand, highlights included scrapping Songthrushes, migrant Chiffchaffs singing their name, and a Coal Tit looking for breakfast in the branches of a pine.

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01/05/2026

As the sun went down and the moon came out for our Nocturnal Nature walk at Manx BirdLife's Langness Nature Reserve this Manx Wildlife Week, it was a joy to see and hear birds getting ready to roost and bats coming out to feed...

While the windy conditions meant no respectable moth was going to visit the traps, this was more than made up for by views of Golden Plovers glistening in the sunlight, the bubbling call of Curlew, the omnipresent piping and squabbling of Oystercatchers, and calls of Pipistrelle and Noctule bats through our detectors.

We finished the evening with a look through our night-vision binoculars across the rocky shore, and welcome hot drinks and choccy biscuits.

It was wonderful to see so many folk enjoying wildlife at this special time of day - thank you for coming out and for supporting Manx BirdLife.

We look forward to hosting more guided walks at Langness, so please do keep an eye on our website and socials.

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28/04/2026

Today is Crow and Raven Appreciation Day - a chance to celebrate one of the most intelligent and misunderstood groups of birds on the planet. 🐦‍⬛

Ravens are Corvids, part of a family that includes Crows, Jackdaws, Rooks, Magpies and Choughs. What sets them apart is their remarkable intelligence - they can solve complex problems, use tools, recognise individual human faces, and communicate with each other in sophisticated ways. Far from the ominous reputation they've gathered over centuries of folklore, Ravens are important omnivores and scavengers of carrion; playing an important role in ecological systems.

The day is marked by wearing black in their honour - so if you've reached for a dark outfit today, you're in good company.

Here on the Isle of Man, Ravens are year-round residents, and the rugged coastal landscape of the Manx BirdLife Langness Nature Reserve in the south of the Island is one of the best places to look out for them. Keep your eyes on the cliff edges and open heath - and listen for that deep, resonant "kronk" call that's impossible to mistake once you've heard it.

Find out more about Clever Crows - https://manxbirdlife.im/MBL-resources/clever-crows-ids/ and Langness Nature Reserve - https://manxbirdlife.im/nature-reserves/langness-peninsula/ If you're heading out there this week, let us know what you see in the comments...

24/04/2026

Manx Wildlife Week kicks off tomorrow (25 April) and runs through to 5 May

There’s a great range of events happening across the island, including some from Manx BirdLife.

Our nocturnal nature walk at Langness is now fully booked, but you can still join us for our Morning Bird Song walk on Friday 1 May at the Arboretum in St Johns and the Sea Watch event on Monday 4 May, in partnership with Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch at the Sound.
The weather is looking good for them at the moment.

To explore all events, visit https://manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/manx-wildlife-week/

Hope to see you there!

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22/04/2026

Today is Earth Day - a moment to pause and think about the natural world we're a part of, and what we can do to protect it.

Here on the Isle of Man we're lucky to have incredible wild places on our doorstep. Wetlands at Point of Ayre, coastal habitats at Langness, the dawn chorus ringing out across our nature reserves - these are things worth protecting.

At Manx BirdLife, Earth Day isn't a one-off event. It's a reminder of why we do what we do every day - surveying our bird populations, managing habitat, and helping more people connect with the wildlife around them.

What's good for birds is good for all nature, including us. And every small action adds up.

Visit our website to find out how to support our work and get involved -https://manxbirdlife.im/

What wild moment has made you stop and look this spring? Tell us in the comments and share your photos.

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