Kickapoo Traveler

Discover your bird watching paradise, soaring in exceptional beauty, any season, any time, in a variety of habitats unlike any other only on the Isle of Man. Bird watching is just one part of ornithology - the study of birds. It is one of the fastest growing pursuits in the UK and already attracts a tremendous following here on the Isle of Man, due to the ideal location and unspoilt diverse landscape. This flexible hobby can get you hooked! How? Read on... Manx Mountains and Hills Ideally nestled in the middle of the British Isles, the Isle of Man is often described as “the emerald in the Irish sea.” Stretching 31 miles/ 50km in length and 12 miles/ 20km at its broadest point, the island is dominated by two ranges of mountainous hills; Snaefell (‘snow mountain’) ... read more

“Tell me why you wanted to do this again?” Is the thought that rushed through my mind as I hang over the edge of a 110ft cliff on a string sized rope bearing my full body weight, like a bat on a wall. It’s one of those rare moments in life where the swirling feeling of vertigo hits you like a brick. There’s a faint smell of seaweed brushing through the air, as I glance down at the jagged rocks and crushing tidal waves beneath my wobbling legs. There’s only one destination to go, down. No turning back now. Decked out in a blue helmet, harness, carabineer and mountain gear, I melt into the shadows of the rocks, legs straight in a seated position. I bounce back into the glimmering light, and then fade back into ... read more

Hunting of deer in Thunder Bay for “wildlife management” is unnecessary and cruel. This program will only help to ensure that there are plenty of animals for hunters to kill, enabling high revenue on the sale of hunting licenses. The program will disrupt the natural migration and hibernation patterns of deer, destroying close-knit families. Furthermore, the hunted animals will suffer severe stress - from the inescapable loud noises and other commotion that hunters create. This will affect their normal habits such as; eating and storing energy to survive the freezing winter months. Most hunters tend to shoot deer two or three times, before they eventually die. This is not only painful for the animal, but it is extremely cruel. Hunting is also an ineffective method to “control” deer populations. Recent studies have suggested that sterilization is ... read more