Latest Sightings

Today the first GLOSSY IBIS for the reserve was found, this then turned into 4! They showed well throughout the day veiwable from the farmhouse tower, tho at times elusive.

Whooper Pond

Tufted Duck
Wigeon
Teal
Pintail
Shoveler
Mute Swan

Folly Pond

Ruff 10
Dunlin 1
Lapwing
Oystercatcher
Black-tailed Godwit
Snipe
Teal
Wigeon
Shoveler

Saltmarsh

Peregrine
Buzzard
Sparrowhawk
Kestrel
Wheatear
Golden Plover
Curlew

Barnacle Geese

Around 640 were present throughout the day spending most of the day feeding on the saltmarsh.

Avenue

Chiffchaff
Goldcrest
Treecreeper

Back Pond

Kingfisher

Swan Cam & Badger Cam

Dont miss our live feed from the Whooper Pond and Badger Webcam!! During the day the camera points out onto the Whooepr Pond, then come 5pm, the camera is moved so you can watch our badgers feeding. http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/webcams/caerlaverock-badgers

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Rare Bird Alert

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mike.youdale@wwt.org.uk

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