Todays Sightings

16 February 2012

Ross's Goose

Today with the thousands of Barnacle Geese the adult ROSS'S GOOSE was again present. This bird has only been seen one day this winter period and its the first time in 2012 that is has visited us. It showed well this morning on the Flood Ground and later relocated to the Folly Pond

Whooper Pond

Whooper Swan 180
Wigeon 110
Tufted Duck 50
Teal 2
Oystercatcher 2

Folly Pond

Teal 100
Wigeon 60
Black-tailed Godwit 1
Shelduck 2
Oystercatcher 2
Shoveler 10

Flood Ground

Teal 50
Wigeon 30

Avenue's & Loanings

Yellowhammer 15
Reed Bunting 20
Tree Sparrow 3
Coal Tit 1

Badger Cam

Dont miss our live Badger Webcam!! During the day the camera points out onto the Folly Pond, then come 5pm, the camera is moved so you can watch our badgers feeding. Last night a fox and badgers came out. the link is http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/webcams/caerlaverock-badgers/

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