Manx Shearwaters Return to Isle of Man, Early Birds
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- Manx shearwaters resume their epic migration to Langness, the Isle of Man’s historic breeding site, as highlighted by Tim Earl.
- Swallows were first recorded at the start of March, marking an early spring arrival.
- Sand martins arrived mid‑March, reinforcing the trend of earlier migrations.
- Langness island serves as the namesake and critical sanctuary for the shearwaters.
- Climate change is identified as the driver behind the earlier arrival of these spring harbingers.
Why it matters: Swallows arrived early March and sand martins mid‑March on the Isle of Man, marking climate‑driven spring shift.
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