Our iconic Chough benefit from low-cropped, low-input permanent pasture along the coast, a Manx 'Priority Habitat'. Coastal farmers can now apply to receive reward for managing their grazing to the benefit of Chough.
Credit - Mike Snelle
Where to see...
Find out where to spot some of the Isle of Man's most distinctive species, from dolphins and sharks to sea birds and seals!
Common frog
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and…
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower, getting their pollen fix.…
Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat…
