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First Brambling of the Winter
The first Brambling was seen around the feeding station last Thursday and was back around again yesterday. It has been a real quiet winter for sightings of them on the Reserve and this could be the last chance until next Autumn. Wader sightings continue
10 March 2020
Enjoying a break in the rain
Patches of sunshine following yesterday's wet weather have made for lovely viewing across the site! The Avenue Tower was a particularly lovely spot to be this morning as lots of barnacle geese were feeding in the surrounding fields. The Floodground had a
8 March 2020
Little Stint the highlight
A Little Stint in the Lochar Field, viewed from the Avenue Tower, has been the highlight this week. The flooded fields have been excellent for waders again with Curlew, Golden Plover and Lapwing here in good numbers. The Golden Plover are beginning to sho
7 March 2020
Drying up, a bit
We have been working hard to get the site dry again after the recent heavy rain. You should be able to access the whole site in walking boots, but there are still some puddles around so wellies could be useful.It's great to finally have the sun shining an
26 February 2020
Good weather for Waders...again!
The wet weather and flooded fields have led to an upsurge in waders numbers around the reserve again. Nearly 2,000 Golden Plover have made themselves at home, utilising Lochar, Corner and Folly fields. They are joined by flocks of Lapwing and a few Reds
20 February 2020
Spring has Sprung!
Well the birds think so at least. Most evident have been the Song Thrushes that are making themselves known in the tops of the hedgerow trees with their repetitive song. Great Tit have been singing for a number of weeks but they are now also joined by C
19 February 2020
Puddle Jumping continues
The Scottish Puddle Jumping Championships continue today, and all this week until Friday, 12pm - 2pm. It's not just for the kids as grown-ups can join in too! New for 2020 is a Welly Wanging competition alongside the Puddle Jumping, and it all finis
18 February 2020
Scottish Puddle Jumping Championships 2020
Make a Splash at WWT Caerlaverock Scottish Puddle Jumping Championships this February Half Term
15 February 2020
A damp Sparrowhawk
Once again, the wet weather means that wellies are recommended when visiting. Some paths are accessible in shoes, most in boots but to get around the whole site, wellies would be best.This rather damp Sparrowhawk was a nice surprise in front of the Scotti
13 February 2020
Roe Deer
Roe Deer have been very evident around the reserve the past few weeks with regular sightings of a pair in the Meadow next to Whooper pond. They can often be seen racing across the merse areas too. It has been good the past month for mammal sightings in
6 February 2020
Waders loving the weather
The rainy recent weather has been beneficial to some, with waders flocking to the wet fields. There are twenty Redshank and six Black-tailed Godwits currently on the Folly Pond. A flight of over 200 Curlews was observed landing into Newfield this morning
5 February 2020
Long-tailed Tits
Lovely flocks of Long-tailed Tits down the Saltcot Loaning today. The past couple of days have seen brilliant views of both the male and ringtail Hen Harriers around the reserve, both at the Avenue Tower and Saltcot Merse Observatory. Worth mentioning a
1 February 2020
Hen Harrier
The male Hen Harrier was observed flying past the Saltcot Merse Observatory today, visible even in the mist! Small bird activity remains good along the hedgerows with Yellowhammer and Bullfinch around the Paddock area. We are starting to record new swan
30 January 2020
Richardson's Canada Goose
This Richardson's Canada Goose was in our fields yesterday afternoon, and as of 09:30 this morning it is with Barnacle Geese opposite Newmains Farm along our entrance road. This is a rare goose, we have only seen a handful of them over the years.It is one
28 January 2020
Winter Passerines and Water Rail
We have just completed our latest round of Winter Passerine surveys with the star attraction being the presence of a pair of Bullfinches. The male has actually been spending quite a bit of time in the hedgerows outside the Peter Scott Observatory so do k
23 January 2020