News
Massive moth & Wood sandpiper
Convolvulus hawk moth & Wood sandpiper feature in the recent sightings highlights
19 August 2022
HIDE and seek
A round up of our remarkable reserve volunteers activities over this last month
12 August 2022
Seeing Green
Greenshank & Green Sandpiper have been at the top of our recent sightings highlights
10 August 2022
Families flock to WWT Caerlaverock to become fully-fledged Wetland Rangers
Families looking for some fun with a difference this summer should head to Caerlaverock Wetland Centre where they can make it their mission to become fully-fledged Junior Wetland Rangers. Pick up a FREE trail card and set off for a full day of discovery
5 August 2022
Dragonfly Hotspot Transect Training
Our reserve team together with Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (Nature Scot) and British Dragonfly Society had some training on identifying some of the dragonfly & damselfly species that make WWT Caerlaverock a hotspot for them.Particular focus was g
29 July 2022
Spoonbills, Snipe & special Sparrows
Spoonbills, Snipe and a leucistic House Sparrow are recent sighting highlights.
22 July 2022
Dragons & Damsels
We enjoyed a well attended event showcasing the dragonflies & damselflies that make Caerlaverock a hotspot for these brilliant insects. Led by Danielle Muir, and supported by Mike & Anne Abbs from the British Dragonfly Society, the weather & conditions al
15 July 2022
Swans sacrifice rest to squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and the University of Exeter shows.
11 July 2022
Saltcot Observatory Eco Art Installation
An eco art installation produced by the For Enjoyment community and commissioned by D&G Eco Warriors is now showcased in our Saltcot Merse Observatory.
8 July 2022
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