News
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
A Great white egret has graced our reserve with its presence.
17 June 2022
Ringing in the Season
Our reserve team ring some of our Tree Sparrow & Kestrel chicks
10 June 2022
National Volunteers Week
A time to say thank you
4 June 2022
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
Natterjack toad training and surveys.
20 May 2022
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
What our brilliant volunteers have been helping achieve on our reserve.
6 May 2022
Looking after our reserve
Saltcot Merse Litter Pick
2 May 2022
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
Learn about these fantastic birds seen regularly on the reserve at Caerlaverock
30 October 2021
Early Autumn
A poem by Andy Ormandy
9 October 2021
Autumn fruits
Find out the variety of autumn fruits that are appearing around the reserve
3 September 2021
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
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