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Osprey & Garganey

Osprey & Garganey

The other week, a drake Garganey in eclipse (moult) was seen on the Folly pond by our guide in the hide Fiona. It was spotted again the following day but seems to have moved elsewhere since.The Garganey is a small dabbling duck, slightly larger than a Tea

1 July 2022

Great Egret-spectations

Great Egret-spectations

A Great white egret has graced our reserve with its presence.

17 June 2022

Ringing in the Season

Ringing in the Season

Our reserve team ring some of our Tree Sparrow & Kestrel chicks

10 June 2022

National Volunteers Week

National Volunteers Week

A time to say thank you

4 June 2022

New Life Emerging

New Life Emerging

As the spring season continues, we welcome the arrival of young animals and the progression of several species' life cycles

27 May 2022

Nattering Natterjacks

Nattering Natterjacks

Natterjack toad training and surveys.

20 May 2022

The Old Pig Sty gets an Eco-Revamp

The Old Pig Sty gets an Eco-Revamp

Last Tuesday was a fantastic day out on the reserve, loads of work was done, both big and small jobs but all of huge importance to the site. It was also our placement student Miriam’s first task that she led from the planning stage onwards and she did b

14 May 2022

Wildlife Garden Improvements

Wildlife Garden Improvements

What our brilliant volunteers have been helping achieve on our reserve.

6 May 2022

Looking after our reserve

Looking after our reserve

Saltcot Merse Litter Pick

2 May 2022

Bright Sun and Butterflies

Bright Sun and Butterflies

The sun has been shining on Caerlaverock this week and the butterflies are out and about everywhere enjoying the good weather.

23 April 2022

Peregrines at Caerlaverock

Peregrines at Caerlaverock

Learn about these fantastic birds seen regularly on the reserve at Caerlaverock

30 October 2021

Early Autumn

Early Autumn

A poem by Andy Ormandy

9 October 2021

Autumn fruits

Autumn fruits

Find out the variety of autumn fruits that are appearing around the reserve

3 September 2021

Watery Awakenings

Watery Awakenings

All winter, strange creatures have been hibernating at the bottom of the pond. In spring, the pond is starting to awaken...

22 May 2021

The Orange-tip and the Lady's Smock

The Orange-tip and the Lady's Smock

One of the first butterflies to herald spring is the Orange-tip butterfly. Their story is intertwined with that of the Ladies Smock or Cuckoo flower...

21 May 2021