Advice during breeding season for ground-nesting birds
People are being urged to help protect the Isle of Man's population of ground-nesting birds.
The breeding season has started – it will continue through until August.
Hikers and dog walker are being urged to avoid known nesting areas and, where possible, to refrain from cutting hedges and verges.
Dr Michelle Haywood is the political member for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture:

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