INFORMATION
FOR VISITNG BIRDWATCHERS
Bird Recorder and BTO Regional Representative
Pat Cullen, Troutbeck, Cronkbourne, Braddan, Isle of Man,
IM4 4QA - telephone (01624) 623308.
Bird-ringing
As a self-governing Crown dependency, the Isle of Man has its own Wildlife
Act and licensed ringers from elsewhere are required to obtain an additional
Manx licence. Apply to the Convenor, Wildlife Committee, c/o Department
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Rose House, 51-59 Circular Road,
Douglas. There is an active ringing group, which undertakes ringing activities
throughout the Island. Anyone wishing to ring on the Island should contact
Chris Sharpe, "Greenbank", 33 Mines Road, Laxey, Isle of Man,
IM4 7NH - telephone (01624) 861130.
Visiting the Calf of Man
Several boat trips daily from Port Erin during the summer
- see notice board at harbour for times and fares. Day
trips allow several hours on the islet and there is also
dormitory accommodation at the Bird Observatory -
reservations through Groups Booking Officer at the Manx
Museum - telephone (01624) 648000.
Manx Ornithological Society
Secretary: Anne Kaye, "Cronk-ny-Ollee", Glen
Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St.Mary, Isle of Man, IM9 5PL
- telephone (01624) 834015.
Publishes the annual bird report `Peregrine' copies of
which are obtainable from Gordon Craine, "Manxman",
8 Kissack Road, Castletown, Isle of Man - telephone (01624)
824395.
A charity formed to undertake a five year (1998 - 2002)
research programme to establish the breeding and
wintering populations of birds on the Isle of Man. The
charity employs fieldworkers to carry out specific
surveys but welcomes records supplied by members of the
public which will enhance the data collected. Further
details about the project and how you can assist can be
found by writing to Project Manager, Chris Sharpe,
'Greenbank', 33 Mines Road, Laxey, IM4 7NH, Isle of Man.
Tel: (01624) 861130 or Email general@manxbirdatlas.org.uk
Manx Wildlife Trust
The Trust has 20 reserves (230 acres) situated throughout
the Island. Further details available from their
headquarters at the Nature Conservation Centre, Tynwald
Craft Centre, St. John's, IM4 3AE - telephone (01624)
801985. Web site: http://mannet.mcb.net/mnct/welcome.htm
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