Roe deer are much in evidence at the moment with sightings even from the Loaning and Avenue. The new Hawthorn growth is tempting them to venture in closer. The Hawthorn itself is looking lovely with the May blossom peaking. Where we have done works to
23 May 2019
Well it looks like the drake Garganey is making himself at home on our Folly Pond, back again this morning. Still a few Black-tailed Godwits remaining too, looking lovely in their breeding plumage, and good numbers of Shelduck. There were reports yester
21 May 2019
During our recent Breeding Bird Surveys out on the merse we have been greeted by a wonderful chorus of Skylarks and Meadow Pipits. For a fully immersive experience the best place to listen and appreciate is within the Saltcot Merse Observatory. While do
18 May 2019
If visiting the reserve be sure to take a wander along our summer walk and out to the river. Visitors have been reporting sightings of the otter out there. The Garganey is back again on the Folly Pond this morning. Swallows are nesting well in the Picn
17 May 2019
The drake Garganey has made a re-appearance on the Folly Pond, showing nicely from the Folly Pond hide itself. It has been joined there by a lone Greenshank, this best seen from Sharp's Lookout. Elsewhere the Mute Swan cygnets have appeared on the Flood
16 May 2019
Back by popular demand! The amazing GIANT LEGO® brick animal trail, the only one of its kind in the UK, has returned to WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre with three NEW models.
11 May 2019
Spring is back, with the sun shining and the temperatures much warmer.The birds are singing in the Avenues, Sedge Warblers everywhere along with Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Blackcap and now Garden Warbler.Today is the start of our Giant Lego Brick Animal
11 May 2019
You might be forgiven for wondering what season it currently is at Caerlaverock right now. What with brisk easterly winds adding a chill and a motley collection of wildfowl down at Avenue Tower. We have one Barnie, one pink-foot, one grelag and two cana
9 May 2019
There are good numbers of Shelduck still present on the site, busily feeding up on the Folly Pond. They have been joined by the usual suspects of Black-tailed Godwit, Mallard, Moorhen and a couple of Teal. The Long-eared Owl that was observed in the Loa
8 May 2019
Spring is definitely underway with our first Moorhen chicks and Mallard ducklings being seen around the reserve. Keep an eye out for the youngsters on the Teal Pond and Back Pond.Shelduck are congregating on the Folly Pond at the moment, and their fluting
4 May 2019
Our Oystercatcher pair on the Teal Pond raft are now down on eggs. At least one egg has been seen so far but if you happen to catch sight of any more while visiting then please do let us know. Small bird activity around the site is really picking up. I
2 May 2019
While it might not feel exactly the right weather, we have opened our Summer walk for the season today. Come and explore the Cuckoo Flower out in the meadows or see if you can catch sight of an otter on the River. This walk will be open from 10am in the
1 May 2019
The sun is shining and it is very warm on the reserve. It certainly feels like summer, with lots of butterflies now flying. Our first Orange-tip Butterflies were seen yesterday.Despite the summer-like weather there are still geese around. 1500 Barnacle Ge
20 April 2019
Some of our returned House Martins have begun renovations of their nesting sites on the Farmhouse Tower. There is plenty of mud for them to utilise as the water levels have now dropped on Folly Pond, great for waders such as Black-tailed Godwit and Redsh
17 April 2019
Go quackers and find the GIANT ducks hidden all over our wetlands!
15 April 2019