Our iconic Chough benefit from low-cropped, low-input permanent pasture along the coast, a Manx 'Priority Habitat'. Coastal farmers can now apply to receive reward for managing their grazing to the benefit of Chough.
Credit - Mike Snelle
Where to see...
Find out where to spot some of the Isle of Man's most distinctive species, from dolphins and sharks to sea birds and seals!
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect…
Stag beetle
Famous for its fearsome jaws, the stag beetle does not have the bite to match. Look for it in woods, parks and gardens in South East…
Common limpet
If you’ve ever been rockpooling, you’ve probably seen a limpet or two! Their cone-shaped shells clamp onto rocks until the tide comes in…
