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2 new Warden Vacancies available this spring/summer - See News Section
GOSHEN RESERVE EXTENSION IS SECURED !!
A recent appeal by the Manx Wildlife Trust to raise a total of £50,000 for the purchase of a new reserve in the north of the Island has reached its target, and on Monday this week the purchase of the property was completed.
The Appeal was launched in 2006 and was aimed at securing a 13 acre piece of land in the Ballaugh Curragh, alongside the Trust’s existing reserve at Goshen.
See the news section for more information.
Out & About at the Reserves
this Summer
May
This is the best time to visit Cooildarry, before the trees are in full leaf and when the ground flora is at its best. Look out for bluebells and wood sorrel and take in a good nose full of that wild garlic! Listen out for Blackcap and other songbirds.
June
Six species of orchid can be found at Clsoe Sartfield and these should now be in full bloom together with a wide range of other wildflowers. Look out for Meadow Brown butterflies which feed on the various species of grass.
July
Cronk y Bing is well worth a visit at this time of year with the pink pyramidal orchids, harebells and the heady scent of wild thyme. It is a great place to see Common Blue butterflies and also Cinnabar and Six-spot Burnet moths. Sit on the beach and watch the gannets diving from great heights.
August
Dalby Mountain is in its prime now with the heather, Manx gorse and bog asphodel in full bloom. Hen harriers and kestrels can be seen hunting across the moorland.
September
A fungi foray into Cooildarry can be a rewarding experience at this time of year and you can enjoy an artists palette of autumn colours as the leaves begin to change.
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