England Guide
The Northwest
Calf of Man
It really is worth making the effort to visit the offshore island of Calf of Man, where resident wardens monitor the seasonal populations of kittiwakes, puffins, choughs, razorbills, shags, guillemots and others, and grey seals can be seen all year round basking on the rocks. Charter boats leave from Port St Mary, but the most reliable scheduled service (weather permitting) is from the pier at Port Erin (Easter– Sept daily; £10; usually at 10.15am, 11.30am & 1.30pm; 
01624/832339); call in advance as landing numbers are limited.