Wild Thing - MWT

Tweet of the week supremo, the early birder Tim Earl, talks to H about a very rare sighting of a buff-breasted sandpiper, fieldfares in numbers and a harbour home for a kingfisher . . .

Consultant mycologist Nev Kilkenny talks about the development of the IOM Fungus Group, the importance of fungi and their vital relationship with trees

MWT Community Ranger Hannah talks to Howard about her aim to create an Eastern Community Group

Hannah chats to Howard about what is a new role for MWT - and explains more about involving other groups in her first project, centred around the Onchan Wetlands reserve.

Jackie and Graham Hall from MBSW and Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch's Jen Adams and Bryony Manley talk to Howard as the MBSW scheme comes to and end - but sighting records continue via MWDW.

They're one of their Isle of Man's best known - and most widely despised - birds. Howard Caine tries to get to the bottom of why herring gulls are so unpopular - and what the future may hold for them.

Aaron and Howard sit down with Tim Graham, Dawn Dickens and Graham Makepeace-Warne of the Manx Wildlife Trust to discuss how natural spaces can benefit our health and well-being.

Join Howard and Aaron on the guided tour of Glen Elfin above the Ramsey Hairpin, with botanist, ecologist and general wildlife encyclopedia Andre Dubbeldam.