James Cubbon
Love Tech Wildlife Challenge: Glen Maye ASSI
The charity Love Tech, with Manx Wildlife Trust and UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, is encouraging young people to get outside and explore in nature this summer via the Love Tech Wildlife Challenge.
Visit eight sites, take a pledge and enter our fantastic competition (entry form at the bottom of this page!)
Know before you go:
Glen Maye is designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest because of its natural broadleaved woodland, river, coastal scrub, hard cliffs and intertidal habitats. A wide variety of flowers and birds occur in the glen because of the variety of habitats. Of particular note are the rare wood vetch and early purple orchid. There is always plenty of wildlife to see and hear as you walk through this beautiful glen.
Precise Location: Glen Maye, right turning in the middle of the village on the way out to Dalby
Parking: Parking available at the glen entance just off the A27
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Steep steps, a high bridge, water and slippery surfaces. The site is not manned.
Grey wagtail © Tom Marshall
Look out for trout in the still pools and grey wagtails flying up and down the river...
...they need a constant supply of clean water to keep them healthy!
Pledge ideas:
- reduce your water use during times of drought
- never drop litter
- undertake a litter pick in a glen
- record the wildlife you see on the iSpotnature App www.ispotnature.org
- find out about and follow the countryside code
- raise awareness about an animal that is struggling to survive
Enter our Wildlife Challenge competition for 8-12 years olds and you could win an Apple iPad mini or a £50 voucher for the MWT Gift Shop in Peel!
All you have to do is come up with your own pledge to help protect and nurture the wonderful wildlife and nature in our Island Biosphere and fill in the form below.
Find the full terms and conditions at the bottom of the page.
