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It soars over farmland, plantations, and heathland, often nesting in the forks of large tree and perching on plantation edges. With broader wings than a harrier and distinctive white-banded underwings, it’s easily spotted circling at high altitudes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753375933474-GUOFOK55AB7KH7JQZPZ5/unsplash-image-7GwEO8JWij0.jpg Birds Skylark - (Alauda arvensis) is one of the most iconic and uplifting birds of the Isle of Man’s uplands, known for its beautiful, cascading song delivered in flight high above open moorland. This bird is slightly larger than a sparrow, with a streaky brown body and a pale belly, and a small crest that it can raise or flatten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753287142643-5T7GEPYIYVZPQJINLY16/curlew.jpg Birds Eurasian Curlew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753346028775-GT4E761WUIFHHB2W6R6J/unsplash-image-i0po_cr-Rq8.jpg Birds Kestrel - A skilled hunter, often seen hovering. The kestrel can keep its head still while it hovers, even in high winds. Males have a grey head, speckled white underside and coppery-brown back. Females have dark bands on their tail, with a brown head and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753452524079-BU8BVL3GB0OXZ3ZL3BFM/Meadow%2BPipit%2Bon%2BGR%2Bfarm%2BApril%2B2025.png Birds Meadow Pipit - The Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) is one of the most widespread and characteristic birds of the uplands on the Isle of Man. Though often overlooked due to its modest appearance, being small and slender but it plays a vital role in the upland ecosystem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753287150752-Z1K0NBE3QL7H8EMWQVR7/unsplash-image-nuz2XXyU0DU.jpg Birds Red Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753346087333-F3QJT6TP8YUWPUM8KBPK/unsplash-image-x5zgwJS6_Wc.jpg Birds Peregrine Falcon - Found nesting on steep cliff edges and more recently taking a liking to tall town structures. The peregrine is the biggest an fastest falcon, dark grey back and white underside, fan shaped tail and white cheeks. When diving down on prey from great heights they often reach 200 miles per hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753375790364-SP8OLBKY8HC3UGAS4CBV/unsplash-image-3vw4iyGqaVk.jpg Birds Stonechat - The Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small, striking bird that adds a splash of colour and character to the uplands of the Isle of Man. It’s a year-round resident and a familiar sight perched on gorse, heather, or fence posts, especially in open, scrubby areas. They are territorial and often seen in pairs, especially during the breeding season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753287163491-9HOMF4ZFKJ9EZ9BBESTJ/meadow%252Bpipit%252Bbrandywell%252BApril%252B25.png Birds Meadow Pipit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753346810873-DO65J62B9MHGKBDTOWV4/unsplash-image-XNsTsUnYU9A.jpg Birds Short-eared owl -Often found hunting low over heathland and grasslands during the day time. They nest on the ground in the uplands. Sometimes referred to as a 'bog owl'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753452806117-4DUTMO1TQ51TAD5GCZ9Z/Male%252Bwheatear%252Bapril%252Bballacottier.png Birds Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) - is a charming summer visitor to the uplands of the Isle of Man. It's name is thought to derive from an old English phrase meaning “white arse,” a nod to the bird’s striking white rump. Wheatears favour upland pastures, often seen flitting among rocks or perching on fence posts. They breed in burrows, stone walls, or crevices, making the Manx uplands ideal for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753347021212-NSURNFWB596YCZYCT5SZ/unsplash-image-jUsuh8ZZyNo.jpg Birds Long-eared owl - This shy, nocturnal beauty sports large 'ear-tufts' on its head. They can be found in our upland coniferous plantations and mixed woodlands, often in communal roosts. Look out for those big orange-red eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753452542115-LP0S3AHBOAX92M3Y0S76/unsplash-image-0kZiAafcEZk.jpg Birds Lapwing - (Vanellus vanellus), known for due its distinctive "peewit " call, is a striking and charismatic bird. Glossy green-black upperparts, white belly, and a wispy crest. In flight, its broad, rounded wings and slow, flappy flight are unmistakable. They are highly defensive of their nests, often mobbing predators or intruders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753347102139-NL4J1PANIM4MULFG835W/unsplash-image-4g7Dgy-U8J4.jpg Birds Sparrowhawk - Can be found in a large range of habitats, hunting small birds such as pipits and sparrows. Both male and females have reddish cheeks, but females are 25% bigger than their male counterparts, with browner plumage and grey chest bars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753375731161-T2HHRKV7WA2C17HF5J8Z/unsplash-image-u0UdbbduF4k.jpg Birds Golden Plover - (Pluvialis apricaria) look out for this bird in the Manx hills from May to September, moving to lowland fields in the winter. As their name indicates, they have a golden-spotted back with a bold black face and underside outlined by white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753352178361-MWJ5CLYHUBRW1SBD5VGJ/unsplash-image-qZ05g7IsnXo.jpg Birds Barn Owl - this stunning bird is distinguished by its heart-shaped face and pure white feathers. Often seen hunting at dawn and dusk, they hunt rodents hidden in vegetation with their stealthy, silent flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1761578160134-HCLOMUN0165KFEIRUDO9/unsplash-image-9glJCHsWbuo.jpg Birds Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) - is a large colourful thrush that visits the Isle of Man in the winter to stock up on berry rich hedgerows, and woodlands. This sociable bird is often seen in large flocks, giving them great protection from predation. The fieldfare has a pale grey head and rump, with a yellowy breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669103afd369a157d5eb194c/1753352161052-J92P6VBDYLH5SX3YXUB5/unsplash-image-fdhnpRWWzXE.jpg Birds Merlin - Europe's smallest falcon, not much larger than a blackbird. 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