Further surveys will be undertaken including a 'botanical' one
Manx Utilities is undertaking three 'ecology' surveys as part of its onshore windfarm data-gathering process.
It's hoping to understand the extent to which wildlife use the area at Earystane and what impact any renewable energy infrastructure could have.
As many as 700 so-called 'reptile mats' have been deployed coinciding with the end of hibernation season; they'll be monitored until September.
Lizzie Riley is the Programme Manager for Energy Transition:
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