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WWT Caerlaverock – Dragonfly Hotspot
In the summer of 2016, WWT Caerlaverock was designated a Dragonfly Hotspot by the British Dragonfly Society. WWT Caerlaverock is well known for its thousands of wintering wildfowl, including barnacle geese, whooper swans, ducks and waders. In summer howev
30 January 2017
Recent sightings - 30th January
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide. Estuary Shelduck 40, Brent geese 60, Curlew 3, Wigeon 7, Lesser black-backed gull 1, Black-tailed godwit 1, Oystercatcher 4, Curlew 2. Main lake - visible from Sen
30 January 2017
Monday, Jan 30th - Otters again
Great views a few moments ago of two otters on The Whooper Pond - to the great consternation of the Whooper Swans themselves. The drake American Wigeon is back on The Flood Ground and the sun is shining. A good day so far. Yesterday there were 125 Twite n
30 January 2017
Wildlife sightings - 30/01/17
a.m. Tide Level: Low Wader Lake Eurasian wigeon 3 Shoveler 6 Gadwall 2 (pair) Eurasian teal 26 Grey heron 1 Redshank 2 Eurasian shelduck 9 Northern lapwing 60 Kestrel 1 Saline Lagoon Eurasian teal 5 Eurasian shelduck 1 Hawthorn Wood Treecreeper 1 Robin 9
30 January 2017
Wildlife sightings for 30th January 2017
3 Brent Geese - flew SE following the river a.m. 3 Bittern - main lake N shore, reservoir lagoon and reedbed middle channel 8 Pintail - main lake, sheltered lagoon 8 Redwing - entrance lake area 1 Stonechat - marsh 1 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon Janu
30 January 2017
Sightings Sunday 29th January
All hides remain open apart from Allport hide, puddle forming on path towards Reedbed hide so sensible footwear advised. Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan White-fronted goose (8) Egyptian goose (Grey morph) Gadwall Goldeneye Mallard Pi
29 January 2017
Increasing Bitterns and a Lapland Bunting
A rewarding morning was spent with a Birdwatch Morning group from 0800-1030am, we had a really nice selection of birds and a brief Otter!. After a break I spent until lunch doing a bit of 'Guide in the Hide -ing' in the Zeiss Hide, the birding was still b
29 January 2017
Wildlife sightings for 29th January 2017
1 Caspian Gull 2nd winter - scrape p.m. 4 Bittern - main lake N shore, reservoir lagoon 8 Pintail - main lake, sheltered lagoon 1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh 10 Redwing - Q.E.W 1 Stonechat - main lake January bird highlights: Bittern, Waxwing,
29 January 2017
Wildlife Sightings - 29/01/17
a.m. Tide Level: Low Wader Lake (95% Frozen) Eurasian Shelduck - 1 Grey Heron - 2 Wigeon - 1 Sparrowhawk - 1 Jay - 1 Northern Lapwing - 16 Saline Lagoon (90% Frozen) Eurasian Teal - 2 Hawthorn Wood Reed Bunting - 1 Treecreeper - 1 Bullfinch - 16 Chaffinch
29 January 2017
Sightings Saturday 28th January
Barn Owl Kingfisher Wigeon Teal Bewick's Swans Whooper Swans White-fronted Geese Snipe Goldeneye Black-tailed Godwit Tree Sparrow Marsh Harrier Pochard Tufted Duck Egyptian Goose Moorhen Reed Bunting Lapwing Cormorant Canada Geese Glaucous Gull - Friends
28 January 2017
Aerial filming of WWT Welney
Very few people get to see a bird’s eye view of our wetlands for real. But thanks to our local aerial filming specialists Sky Vertical we’ve captured some fantastic clips of the landscape for you to enjoy. This clip shows you the visitor centre, Lady
28 January 2017
Sightings, Saturday 28th Jan
Rushy Bewick's Swan 152 Pintail 77 Pochard 45 Redshank 1 Dunlin 5 Little Stint 1 Hybrid Wigeon Holden Tower and Hides Whitefronted Goose 120 (flew in at 09.45) Barnacle Goose 120 Wigeon 850 Lapwing 140 Dunlin 20 Knot 12 over the estuary. Crane 3 Great Cre
28 January 2017
Wildlife Sightings - 28/01/17
a.m. Tide Level: Low Wader Lake Shoveler - 6 Northern Lapwing - 40 Stock Dove - 1 Coot - 1 Gadwall - 2 Eurasian Teal - 3 Shelduck - 16 Saline Lagoon Eurasian Teal - 18 Eurasian Curlew - 21 Goosander - 1 Hawthorn Wood Siskin - 2 Reed Bunting - 1 Great Spot
28 January 2017
Wildlife sightings for 28th January 2017
2 Bittern - main lake South shore, reservoir lagoon 7 Pintail - main lake 1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh 1 Stonechat - grazing marsh 12 Redwing - Q.E.W 18 Fieldfare - flew across site to West route January bird highlights: Bittern, Waxwing, Jack Snipe, Y
28 January 2017
Latest Sightings - 28th January - Mist and drizzle
What a difference a day makes. From freezing temperatures and sunshine yesterday to mild, misty and drizzly this morning. One drake Green-winged Teal is on the Folly Pond, we are not sure if the other one from yesterday is still here or not as we can't se
28 January 2017