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Graham Makepeace-Warne

@wildmann.bsky.social

Head of Engagement at Manx Wildlife Trust in the beautiful Isle of Man, wildlife communicator, photographer and videographer - views are my own

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Much Ado About Puffin, says MWT Charity urges people to report any sightings of the bird

www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...

11.06.2025 13:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The sphagnum moss is loving this wet weather ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’š Small pools of water have been trapped behind coir logs, creating the perfect conditions for aquatic species. Hummock-forming species, such as sphagnum papillosum, are poking through the coir netting, which provides shelter from extremes of weather โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒงโ„๏ธ

27.05.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐ŸŒณ BIG NEWS: MWT is restoring rainforest at Glen Auldyn, the Isle of Manโ€™s largest ever nature reserve!

โญ๏ธ Supported by Aviva & The WildlifeTrusts, this 1,124-acre project will enhance biodiversity and native woodland.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: www.mwt.im/news/major-r...

๐Ÿ“น Credit: Adam Morgan & Ciara Kaneen

14.05.2025 08:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Glen Auldyn rainforest to be Isle of Man's largest nature reserve Thousands of trees are set to be planted at Glen Auldyn as part of a temperate rainforest project.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

14.05.2025 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I was on Radio 4 this morning talking to Nick Robinson about Manx Wildlife Trust's purchase of the Glen Auldyn Estate - 1,124 acres to be restored to temperate rainforest for people and nature ๐ŸŒณ #TeamWilder Find out more: www.mwt.im/news/major-rainforest-restoration-project-launches-isle-man

14.05.2025 07:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looks like a good year for hawthorn ๐ŸŒณ

10.05.2025 06:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over 60 acres of land at Langness acquired as sanctuary for nature Move hailed as a vital step forward for nature conservation in the island

www.iomtoday.co.im/news/over-60...

01.04.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love this! #MaxieCam

21.03.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Six new nest holes for endangered swifts fitted at Douglas company โ€˜This was a heart-warming example of people coming together to provide nest sitesโ€™

www.iomtoday.co.im/environment/...

18.03.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟDamaged peatlands contribute an estimated 10% of global greenhouse gases.

๐Ÿ’งLowland peatlands like the Ballaugh Curraghs can form when a shallow lake fills in with partially decomposed vegetation over thousands of years.

#peat #nature #manxpeatpartnership

๐Ÿ“ท @manxpeat.bsky.social

15.03.2025 08:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Artificial bird nest installed in Manx nature reserve Due to a changing landscape, the birds' usual nesting sites have become less dependable.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

15.03.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Biosphere Photographers invite people to 'step away from tech and immerse in Islandโ€™s wild landscapes' Residency is supported by the Manx Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Visit Isle of Man

www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...

12.03.2025 08:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Biosphere photographers to create 'lasting legacy', charity says The Manx Wildlife Trust says the residency will capture the island's

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

08.03.2025 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manx Wildlife Trust to host new monthly social group The new group will take place on the last Wednesday of every month

www.iomtoday.co.im/environment/...

24.02.2025 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seal released back into wild after being given the all-clear The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a video of a seal making its way back into the wild after being given the all-clear.

It's just as well, we picked up another one, called Erin, on Sunday and need the space! ๐Ÿฆญ #TeamWilder www.three.fm/news/isle-of...

10.02.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Isle of Man farm undergoes project to restore reedbeds โ€˜This demonstrates how landowners can play a key role in nature recoveryโ€™

www.iomtoday.co.im/news/farming...

03.02.2025 09:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK scientist wins prize for invention that could help avert โ€˜phosphogeddonโ€™ Phosphate, key to food production, is choking waterways, but a new sponge-like material returns it to the soil for crops

UK scientist wins prize for invention that could help avert โ€˜phosphogeddonโ€™ www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

02.02.2025 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Douglas Bay: A close look at the diverse underwater environment โ€˜The bay supports many species such as beadlet anemones, scorpion fish, shore crabs and seaweedsโ€™

www.iomtoday.co.im/news/enterta...

01.02.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Swan โ€˜ing around in London. Saw bittern, green woodpecker, lapwing, pochard, tufted duck, little grebe, reed bunting and heard reed warbler but didnโ€™t see it. And lots of the usual - too many to list here. @WWT London Wetland Centre

29.01.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Search for new Trustees and importance of their role within the organisation - Wild Thing - MWT Chair of the Manx Wildlife Trust, Simon Cain and Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Morris, talk to Howard Caine about the search for new Trustees and discuss their role and importance within the organisa...

www.manxradio.com/podcasts/wil...

21.01.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Residents urged to transform outdoor spaces into wildlife havens MWT launches 'Make Space for Nature' campaign

www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...

21.01.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Douglas City Council re-launches project to get more wildlife into the capital โ€˜This is all about getting more wildlife into Douglasโ€™

www.iomtoday.co.im/environment/...

15.01.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Volunteers sought to guide direction of Manx Wildlife Trust The Manx Wildlife Trust is calling for people to volunteer as trustees for the next three years.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

11.01.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The dazzling project to protect an island wildlife habitat that is fast disappearing โ€˜It made me think if they're here through the day in these numbers, what's it like at night?โ€™

www.iomtoday.co.im/news/the-daz...

11.01.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Colourful bird thought to be extinct on the Isle of Man spotted in hedge The species hasnโ€™t been seen here in years

www.iomtoday.co.im/news/colourf...

11.01.2025 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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