According to an MHK, an isolated stretch of shoreline along the west coast of the Isle of Man might be preserved because it is important for breeding birds. Peel Hill and the Patrick shoreline may be designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).

        Michelle Haywood, a DEFA member, said the region was a "essential" breeding ground for black guillemots on the island. Actions that might jeopardize the status of designated sites are prohibited. There are 23 areas on the island that have special protection, including meadows, woods, coasts, and wetlands.

        Landowners must inform the environment department before making any alterations that might jeopardize the area's character once the status has been granted. The government selects the sites based on their significance to local animals, vegetation, or geological interest, as determined by conservationists.

        Peel Hill and Patrick Coast were chosen as the "end of the range" of black guillemots on the island, according to Dr. Haywood. Douglas Head and a number of wildflower meadows were also on the list of places to examine, she added.

        However, she stated that there are "limited" resources available to analyze these places, and that the process might "take quite some time" because seasonal changes in plant life and the arrival of migratory species must be observed. While there is no set number for the designations, Dr. Haywood said she would "want to see a national network" built that outlines where each site is located on the island.

        "It's about preserving them and ensuring that those characteristics are preserved for future generations," she continued.