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Confusion species: Corvids
It's really easy to get confused with the different species of 'Crows' that can be seen around the Isle of Man. Are they really Crows, or are they Rooks, Jackdaws or Ravens? Can you tell a Magpie from a Hooded Crow? This short video will give you a brief overview of the Corvid confusion species. The calls of each species can be heard in the background and there are KS1 and KS2 identifying features worksheets available that link to the video. These can be found at manxbirdlife.im/education-programme/
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Common garden birds: Starling
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Listen to the sound of the Starling whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Common garden birds: Robin
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Listen to the sound of the Robin whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Common garden birds: House Sparrow
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Listen to the sound of the House Sparrow whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Common garden birds: Great Tit
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Listen to the sound of the Great Tit whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Common garden birds: Dunnock
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Listen to the sound of the Dunnock whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Common garden bird: Blackbird
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Listen to the sound of the Blackbird whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Common garden bird: Goldfinch
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Listen to the sound of the Goldfinch whilst discovering 5 different interesting facts.
Feathers
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A short educational video showing how strands within a feather are joined together via hooks and barbs, how they repel water and a quick activity for children to complete. For more information on the Manx BirdLife Education Programme, please visit manxbirdlife.im/education-programme/
Roxy the Golden Eagle
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Roxy the Golden Eagle is a wonderful story detailing the early life of 'Roxy'. From chick to adulthood, this lovely book gives a brief overview of Golden Eagles, from where they nest to what they eat and how they are a symbol of great power. At the end of the story, there is a small information section regarding the South of Scotland Eagle Project. More information on this project can be found ...
The return of Kitty the Toon
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The return of Kitty the Toon By John Miles Illustrations by Sarah Farooqi Kitty is back! She's been on an amazing journey, overcoming storms at sea and crossing right over the Atlantic. She's seen icebergs, auks, whales, dolphins and polar bears. She's also used her incredible navigation skills to return to her birth site of Newcastle, but once she's made it home, there have been many changes. ...
Kitty the Toon
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Kitty the Toon The World's First Inland Colony Text by John Miles Artwork by Barry Robson This lovely story describes how a flock of sea-going gulls came to nest on the side of a building in Newcastle. It then follows Kitty from egg to adult describing her adventures along the way. Kittiwakes are beautiful medium sized gulls with small yellow beaks and dark eyes. In the breeding season they can...
Belle the Barn Owl Friend of the Farmer
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Belle the Barn Owl Friend of the Farmer, text is by John Miles and Artwork by Dan Powell. Belle is one of 5 owl chicks born in a nest site in an ancient church. This lovely, informative story highlights some of the issues faced by these beautiful, ghost like birds. It also tells of how they, along with other birds of prey can help farmers by catching and eating the rodents found around farm bui...
Screamer the Swift
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Screamer the Swift follows the journey of ‘Screamer’ a Swift chick from his nest to adulthood. It sees him squeeze through the tiny crack of the building that houses his nest, open his magnificent crescent-shaped wings and zoom off into the sky. What Screamer doesn’t realise is that he won’t touch land again until he is ready to breed and have his own family of chicks, in 2 or even 3 years’ tim...