Caerlaverock news
Geese Increase
This last week Pink-footed have been the most numerous geese species on the reserve, with numbers in the thousands. We are keeping an eye on the Barnacle geese which are building in numbers, but more gradually with currently around a few hundred or so. Ot
25 September 2022
First Barnacle geese of the season
This week saw the return of the first flocks of Barnacle geese to our site, a very welcome sight (and sound). On Wednesday 14th September, around 134 were counted from our Avenue tower. There were also some Pink footed geese amongst them. We look forward
16 September 2022
Autumnal wetland wellbeing
Restore your wellbeing in our wetlands this autumn As autumn approaches, we welcome the change in season and opportunities to immerse ourselves within the wetland nature Caerlaverock has to offer. Making the most of quality time engaging all the sens
14 September 2022
A hill of Gibeagan
The inclement weather earlier on in the week brought in a flock of curlew to the folly pond along with increased numbers of lapwing all escaping the harsher weather out in the Merse. They joined the snipe, black-tailed godwit (collective nouns for which i
11 September 2022
Ruff, Greenshank & Godwits
The lowering of the water levels in the Folly Pond and whooper pond continue to offer really good mud for feeding waders. So the Black-tailed godwits have been very entertaining to watch and have been joined by a supporting cast of Greenshank, Snipe and a
3 September 2022
Fond Farewells and Warm Welcomes
Placement students are an integral part of our team. Whilst it is sad to say farewell to our recent graduates, we look forward to welcoming our new recruits.
31 August 2022
Summer's sendoff
The reserve is savouring the late summer season and autumn's approach. Wader numbers are increasing on the Folly and Whooper Ponds, House Martins & Swallows are gathering, feeding up the last few remaining chicks who will soon fledge. We will be saying go
28 August 2022
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