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aWildGuide
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2021
My name is Chloe. I am a naturalist and environmental communicator. I have just quit my job to live a more simple way of life, closer to nature on a remote island in the Irish Sea. Join me on this adventure as I document island life and why it is so special.
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Ep9). Slow off-grid living, estate work, magic moments.
Autumn is here without summer arriving! Movements of birds have been slow due to the poor weather but we have had good numbers of raptors and gulls. Estate work continues and we are prioritising jobs to get done before the end of the season. I have been finding enjoyment in the small things and seizing the moment when the weather allows to reconnect, reflect and ground myself in nature.
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#offgridliving #remoteisland #islandlife #nature #growingfood @manxwildlifetrust6289
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#offgridliving #remoteisland #islandlife #nature #growingfood @manxwildlifetrust6289
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Life on a Remote Island (Ep 8). Guests, quay repairs, transformations and baby gulls!
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Summer is still nowhere to be seen! The weather hasn't stopped us though. We have been busy with guests and some big estate projects, the main being South Harbour Quay repairs. Some very satisfying jobs and transformations over the last couple of weeks. Our baby birds are growing fast and most have fledged by now. Autumn migration has begun! @manxwildlifetrust6289 #offgrid #remoteisland #island...
The Calf of Man - Marine Environment.
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Join me as we explore the underwater world that surrounds the Calf of Man, a remote island and nature reserve in the Irish Sea. The coastal waters consist of a range of important habitats including rocky reefs, kelp forests and sandbanks that support a diverse collection of marine life. So vibrant and diverse, the area is designated as a Marine Nature Reserve. #marine #nature #wildlife @ManxNat...
Life on a Remote Island: Allotment Edition. Living off-grid, growing our own food.
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A special episode dedicated to the allotment! Since March, we have been working on our vegetable patch. Clearing the vegetation, digging the beds, planting seeds, creating water stores and building a lean-to greenhouse to help our seedlings grow. Living on a remote island in the Irish Sea brings many growing challenges but we will not be defeated! The reward - fresh, homegrown produce! Music by...
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Ep 7). Off-grid, sea thrift, reaching new heights!
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It has not felt like June...summer where are you?! We have had very strong winds and lots of rain. The plus points, our water tanks have refilled and it gives us time to sort/organise more of our outbuildings. The sea thrift has fully emerged and wow, it always takes my breath away. A big project for the Estate Team has been painting the gable ends, enabling us to reach and explore new heights....
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 6). Returning to the Calf after a week away!
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Spectacular steps, fantastic flailing and magic mezzanines! After a week away visiting friends and family in Cornwall, I have been catching up on jobs. Mike and I have been marking the way for visitors as we prepare for the start of guest season and the island's birdlife is picking up as we are in the midst of breeding season!
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 5). Living off-grid, breeding season, nature.
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Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 5). Living off-grid, breeding season, nature.
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 4). Living off-grid. Signs of spring.
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Thankfully, the weather has improved, allowing us to carry out ornithological work as part of the Calf of Man Bird Observatory - bird ringing, nest checks and sighting records. We have had lots of migrants passing through and have been checking on our local breeding populations. Mike and I have carried on with various estate jobs, as well as starting some new projects! All of which, have been v...
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 3). Living off-grid during stormy weather!
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I have been back on the Calf of Man a month now and re-adjusting to island life. We have had gale force winds and heavy rain so we have been focusing on inside jobs a lot - lots of tidying and organising the various outbuildings. When the weather has allowed, we have managed to start prepping our allotment, move stone ready for the dry stone walling course and get out in nature. We have been bu...
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 2). A busy first 2 weeks opening up after winter!
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An insight into the first 2 weeks back on the island. The Calf is uninhabited over the winter so the old stone farmhouse is very cold and damp and the outbuildings have similarly been exposed to the elements. Our main jobs are building, decorating, repairs and lots of cleaning to get the island up and running! I hope to showcase the work carried out by myself and Mike, who make up the Estate Te...
Life on a Remote Island - The Calf of Man (Episode 1). The Wardens are back for the 2024 season!
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I am one of four Wardens living and working on the Calf of Man, a remote island, Bird Observatory and Nature Reserve located in the Irish Sea. The island is owned by Manx National Heritage and run in partnership with the Manx Wildlife Trust and we are here for the season, that runs from March to November. At the age of 28, I have just quit my job to pursue a different lifestyle, a simpler way o...
X, Y, Z for...seal pups beginning with the letters X, Y and Z on the Calf of Man!
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The final video of my alphabet series! This episode was filmed last season on the Calf of Man. Each year, the grey seal pups on the island are named after different letters of the alphabet and last year was X, Y and Z. Meet some of the pups and learn about their life cycle. *Disclosure - seal mating/copulation at 04:59! @manxwildlifetrust6289@manxwildlifetrust6289 @ManxNationalHeritage
W for...Willow Warbler!
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The wonderful Willow Warbler. A widespread warbler that visits the UK in summer, before continuing on their journey south to Africa. The fact that these small and delicate birds traverse thousands of miles is impressive enough but the most impressive thing is that for many, it is the first time they are making that journey!
R for...Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle!
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R for...Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle!
Really loving this series from Rural NY State USA
@@TaraFinlay wow! Thank you so much for watching!
Loved this Chlo! Interesting with the fixed photos, would love to go through all the old ones and compare! x
@@RosaBirke thanks girl! Right?! Pretty cool to have the historic record!
Another beautiful film Chloe . So great to spend time with you in Cornwall x
@@alanelsey thank you Alan 🥰 it was absolutely lovely to see you! I enjoyed our swim very much!
Now I want a sandwich made from fresh picked lettuce :)
Another interesting video A varied life on the Island. Loved it X
@@Clairewhite-lf1mj thanks Nan! Glad you liked it! ❤️
Absolutely LOVE this video! Nature is so amazing, we all need to look after it. All those little birds flying thousands of miles, just incredible. Love that little 'floofy' Manxie.
Thank you! 🥰 we do indeed, everything is perfectly interlinked. Isn’t it adorable!! And very brave!
Love all of your videos up to now but this one brought a tear to my seeing the beautiful manx shearwater chick and then another one watching your mums choir singing one of my favourite sea shantys
Thank you for your comment, it really does mean the world to me! I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! 🥰
Amazing video ❤ Made my day. Thank you 💐💐
Thank you for watching! ☺️
This video is one of my favourites Chloe. A real insight into your daily life there.
Thanks Mum, I’m glad you liked it ❤
Can’t wait for you to join our building crew when you come home 👍😂
I’ll need some time off! 😅
Probably cleaner and tastier than our water in Cornwall!!
Sadly, you’re probably not wrong!
Thanks for posting this, it's an environent that rightfully deserves to be sown. I have always, from being a 'nipper' loved the Isle ofMan , and beenimpressedwith the beutiful , clear seas. I had a boat in Port St. Mary for an umber of years, and have been out with Juan Clegg a few times on his.. I realy miss the island, now I can no longer travel , so tanks again. Well done !
Absolutely! Thank you for watching and sharing your experience! I'm glad to be able to bring the Calf to you!
49 years I’ve lived here 🇮🇲 and never been to the calf 😬
It's never too late to visit!
Great work as always Cloggsy
@@headfu110lead thank you!
You do have variety of jobs so no day the same. Love the birds Well done x
@@Clairewhite-lf1mj that’s what I like about the job! Thanks Nan ❤️
We have had rubbish weather here too. What more do you have to do on the quay?
@@carolhurst604 it is horrible here this weekend! 4 more stages of the same really so hopefully it goes smoothly 🤞🏻
I’m bet it’s never been so organised and tidy!! Love those baby gulls, they are so cute!
@@onebagbeachclean6721 thank you! We are very happy with it and yes, they are adorable but it isn’t as glamorous as it seems! 😂💩
A message from 9F SNHS: Thank you so much for this video. We loved it! It was so interesting to learn about our home sealife.
@@karenhunter4046 I’m so glad! Thank you guys! I really enjoyed making this one and learnt lots myself!
@@karenhunter4046 I’m so glad! I enjoyed making this one and learnt lots myself! Thank you ☺️
Love the underwater footage, it looks so clear 😊
@@onebagbeachclean6721 thank you! It’s taken me a while to gather as the weather has been so poor!
Great video. Y make it so interesting and easy to understand. Keep up the good work. X
Thank you! 🥰
Well done Chloe, really interesting, you didn’t say how many seals you counted!
@@mkehurst3996 it was around the 150/170 mark! So pretty good :)
Amazing video! Beautifully narrated!
@@headfu110lead thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
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You should get runner ducks! For the slugs and snails!
Great video as always! Definitely get someone holding that ladder in future 😂
im from yorkshire but ive lived on the island for years . its the best place to live. lovely place.
I have really enjoyed exploring the Isle of Man, it has a lot to offer!
Really impressed with what u can grow X
It’s so good to eat food you have grown. No pesticides or chemicals. Those snails and slugs though! They have been nibbling all my lettuces!
@@onebagbeachclean6721 isn’t it! Tastes much better too! Aren’t they a pain…can’t blame them though 😂
Salt is your friend lol
Your stuff seems to be growing better than ours!
@@mkehurst3996 oy! We have lots of lovely salad out there!!
@@mkehurst3996 really?! Yours came up much earlier though!
If a zombie apocalypse ever happens I'm kicking yas out and taking over it! 😂😂
@@wolfetone6766 we’d have to fight you for it!!
@@awildguide Hhaha 😂😂
I do love a well ordered cellar! Great work Chloe but my knees went weak looking at you on the ladder 😱
Isn’t it satisfying! Thanks Alan 🥰 mine were feeling a bit weak when I was up there!!
Looking glamorous for a change! Not sure about the ladder!
Thanks Nan! I know 😬
I would always have someone standing on the bottom of the ladder for health and safety
You looked so nice all dressed up 😊
Thank you 🥰
You are doing such an amazing job looking after the historic buildings and all the amazing wildlife. I hope you find lots more occupied burrows!
Thank you! There is always something to do, that’s for sure. Thankfully, the population is doing really well here.
Love those Manxies! Not sure about going up that ladder though 😱😱
Neither was I! 😂
So good, another great little video 😊
Thank you! :)
Brilliant video - loved it!! 😍
Thanks Mel! Hope you’re keeping well 🥰
Great video as always Cloggsy 🎉
I hope you don't find too many long tails. Those little chicks are so cute!
This is brilliant, I especially like the time lapse of you banging in the posts! Beautiful moths too 💙
Thank you! ☺️ ❤️
Great video as always Cloggsy! The manxies are so funny when walking 😂
Fantastic! What a place, and what a great job you all do
Brilliant! (Once again!)
Thanks Leigh!
Well done for sorting out those damp, flaky walls! I remember trying to avoid getting covered in peeling white paint 😂
You can lean away now! If you ever come back! 😂
Those Eider Ducks are so cute! Amazing Aurora Borealis, what a sight!
Absolutely love this! Those moths are incredible and I think my favourite sea bird must be the Manxie 💙
Thank you! Moths are so bright and beautiful, I think they are highly under appreciated! Manxies are the best! 💙
Looks like the girl needs a good wash
I grew up in the isle of man and have happy memories of visiting the calf. Lovely to see it on your videos.
Thank you for watching ☺️
Great video as always Cloggsy! Look at all those views!! ❤️
Also! Gillian and Ned!!!
Get out in the rain with a mattock and stop the water running so far down the road What a nice island