Wild Enthusiasm - Steve Wright

I was recommended to plant nasturtiums on my allotment, as the large white butterflies would lay their eggs on them, rather than my cabbages..... it worked! @manxwildlifetrust.bsky.social #merlinunwin #butterflies #caterpillarinvasion

We have pheasants which will dig up root vegetables and pigeons which if given a chance will defoliate brassicas. Rodents also join in. It is man versus beast out there 😀

Resident pair of Manx bottlenose dolphins enjoying the sunshine by Peel Castle. #mwdw #mwt #peel #iom

A few highlights of my recent visit to the Calf of Man - Ring Ouzel (a personal first), Harbour Porpoise and a thoroughly relaxing quiet break from normality.

A lovely feature on the Merlin Unwin Books newsletter..... it'll soon be time for me to go on another wildlife safari 🙂
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It's very difficult to eat your lunch while under such close scrutiny. I'm glad there was my car windscreen between me and my audience... otherwise I'd have feared for my crisps.

Is the netting to keep out hungry rabbits? I'm having a problem currently with mice eating my tulip bulbs :(

Ravens nesting near Douglas, Isle of Man - these charismatic beautiful birds have three blue eggs in their nest (so far). Hopefully they will hatch during the next few weeks.... and try and I'll share their story with you. #ravens #marinedrive

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Some of my best storm footage from the Isle of Man! Don't forget to wash that salt off your cars.... #storm #douglas #iom

When the ground is hard with frost and ice, my allotment robin is always very pleased to see me.... and my trowel.