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The Calf of Man covered in pink Sea Thrift

Calf of Man: May Estate update

The Estate Team made the most of the gorgeous weather throughout May to tick off many of the outdoor jobs. The sunshine also brought the island's flora to life, while the birds were busy with…

Calf of Man Ornithological Wardens counting gulls on the coast

Calf of Man late-April Antics!

Late April saw more spring migrants arrive and pass through the Calf, while other species settled down to breed. The Ornithology Team were successful in their ringing efforts, breaking several…

Getting back on the RIB after a successful Kitterland trip

Crane, Kitterland and counting birds...

The first two weeks of April on the Calf of Man were marked with the arrival of spring migrants, including Twite, Ring Ouzels, Hirundines, and various Warblers, with notable sightings such as…

Forestry office Lawn

Your Lawn, Your Quilt

Most lawns have wildflowers from daisies to dandelions and clovers. Join the growing trend to to let them flower by giving your mower a rest. It takes on average six weeks for a wildflower to grow…

Oak tree planted in Glen Aldyn

Growing Soil Fertility with Trees

Manx Wildlife Trust are on track to be planting over 10,000 native trees per year to enable nature recovery and sequester carbon. Most of our trees are being planted in areas that will be grazed…