Descrizione
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 (Piovanello violetto, Chiurlo maggiore, Piviere dorato), seabirds such as Fulmaro, Sula and Gabbiano tridattilo, raptors and passerines. Rarities seen include Luì forestiero, Voltolino, Codazzurro, Vireo occhirossi and Pigliamosche pettirosso. Grey seals haul ashore in autumn to have their pups.
Dettagli
Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Brughiere/lande , Mare , Terreni coltivati , Canyon/scoglieraCaratteristiche dell’area
Collinoso , Roccioso , ScivolosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione autunnalePercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , BarcaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
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.


