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WWT Caerlaverock is a large wetland reserve and there are many corners to hide away, take some space and relax with nature. It changes drastically from summer to winter as wildlife comes and goes. Here the staff at Caerlaverock share what they love abou
6 January 2021
First Water Rail of the Winter
Please be aware that we will be closed to all visitors 21st - 25th December inclusive. We will reopen again on Boxing Day!The first Water Rail for this Winter season has been heard at Caerlaverock (no sighting of it yet), making a racket in the Paddock.
18 December 2020
The Christmas Robin
Find out more about the friendly Christmas robin!
17 December 2020
Wetland Resolutions
Some ideas for New Years Resolutions that benefit wildlife and wetlands!
15 December 2020
Where to watch wildlife at WWT Caerlaverock
Winter is a fantastic time to watch a wide range of birds on the wetlands at WWT Caerlaverock. Find out the best places to visit around the reserve this winter!
15 December 2020
Christmas closure and a Slav Grebe
Please be aware that we will be closed to all visitors 21st - 25th December inclusive. We will reopen again on Boxing Day!A Slavonian Grebe was on the Flood Ground on Sunday afternoon but hasn't been seen since. A classic example that you never know what
15 December 2020
Winter Wonder Wetland
Lose yourself in a winter wonder wetland at WWT Caerlaverock!
11 December 2020
Swans and a Scaup
Whooper Swan numbers are holding up well now, as the colder weather has brought them in from the surrounding fields. 75 on the Pond this morning.A male Greater Scaup is amongst the 30 Tuften Ducks on the Whooper Pond this morning, along with 48 Mute Swans
8 December 2020
Waders, Hen Harrier and Reed Bunting
The past week has seen a good number of Waders in attendance. Black-tailed Godwit continue to be found taking a snooze on the small island on Folly Pond during the day, flights of Lapwing and Curlew have been very much evident overhead, with the Curlew t
4 December 2020
Black Swan on Whooper Pond
Unusual sighting for this morning with a Black Swan joining the Whoopers and Mutes on Whooper Pond. It was not entirely sure of the early breakfast feed carried out by the Wardens, flying off to Folly Pond, but it has returned once again to the Whooper P
3 December 2020
Yellowhammer in Hedgerows
Good views of Yellowhammer this morning in the Hedgerow outside the Peter Scott Observatory. They are not the only small birds making their presence felt with Bullfinches and Goldcrests still being seen regularly down the Avenue and up to six Tree Sparro
27 November 2020
Teal Displaying
The recent mild spell has confused the visiting Teal around the Reserve with many behaving like it is already Spring. There is a great deal of displaying going on, with the males doing the characteristic head flick (interesting to watch for, not just whe
25 November 2020
Carol's Orchard
This beautiful orchard was planted on World Wetlands Day, 2nd February, 2011 in memory of Carol Hesketh.
17 November 2020
Peregrines out on the Merses
Peregrine Falcons have been a regular sighting out on the Merses this week, the numerous pieces of driftwood washed in by the tides providing ideal perches for them. They are not the only raptors to have been seen. A Merlin and Hen Harrier were both obs
13 November 2020
Tufties Turning Up
Tufted Duck numbers are starting to increase on the Whooper Pond with over 40 birds out there this morning. The Wigeon numbers are also on the rise and the Whooper Swans have finally got the memo that it is Winter with 70 birds joining us. There seems t
11 November 2020