Caerlaverock news
A Few More Signs of Spring
Willow catkins are providing food for the emergent bees and bumble bees. Evidence of spring (despite the relatively low temperatures) has been further evidenced by singing blackcaps, a common sandpiper at the Whooper Pond and at least four white wagtails,
18 April 2021
Spring is on its way despite the snow
This week has seen the arrival of a couple of willow warblers on the reserve and our chiffchaff count is now up to at least 4 birds singing. We have seen the start of the hirundine arrivals with sightings of swallows, house martins, and sand martins with
6 April 2021
Scottish Bird Names
Discover the Scottish names for some of our best-known birds!
24 February 2021
Meet the Whoopers
Meet some of our whooper swan characters
16 February 2021
Ducking & Diving
Find out about the wonderful ducks that visit Caerlaverock in winter
9 February 2021
World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day takes place annually on 2nd February and is a celebration of wetland habitats around the world.
2 February 2021
The Caerlaverock Badgers
Find out about the Caerlaverock badgers and their antics on the reserve
28 January 2021
Special Places
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