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Calf of Man

South West  >  Isle of Man

2.5 sq mile rocky island at tip of Isle of Man. Manx WT reserve and bird observatory since 1959. 216 species noted including rare migrants.

Geplaatst* door Iain Crawford
Meest recente update 15 november 2022
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Beschrijving

The Calf of Man is a rocky islet, half a mile off the south-west coast of the Isle of Man, in the middle of the Irish Sea. The steep slate cliffs are particularly attractive to sea birds. Calf of Man is good for waders (Paarse Strandloper, Wulp, Goudplevier), seabirds such as Noordse Stormvogel, Jan-van-gent and Drieteenmeeuw, raptors and passerines. Rarities seen include Bladkoning, Porseleinhoen, Blauwstaart, Roodoogvireo and Kleine Vliegenvanger. Grey seals haul ashore in autumn to have their pups.

Details

Toegang

Isle of Man is reached by ferry from Liverpool, Heysham, Belfast or Dublin, or by air from several cities. Small boats run from Port Erin and Port St Mary to Calf of Man. Must be booked in advance and depend on tides, weather, and staffing. No facilities of any kind on the island. Paths can be slippery - a warden broke an ankle here. the circular route marked is 5 km.

Terrein en leefgebied

Verspreide bomen en struiken , Veen/heide , Zee , Landbouw , Kloof/klif

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig , Rotsachtig , Glad

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Najaarstrek

Route

Breed pad , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Boot

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

Since 1959, organised ornithological work has been carried out on the Calf of Man under the supervision of appointed wardens. In 1962 it became an officially recognised Bird Observatory. The Observatory is located in the former farmhouse in the centre of the islet and is open from spring to autumn each year. There is self-catering accommodation on the Calf of Man at the Observatory.

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