Caerlaverock news
The otter cubs are getting ready for Christmas!
Our two otter cubs have been seen out and about on the Whooper pond! Yesterday morning they were playing on the banking while the swans were being fed! They have been sighted all over the reserve so keep your eyes peeled. Lapwing have been seen both in th
23 December 2019
Winter Passerine Survey
The last two days have seen us completing the December visit of our Winter Passerine Survey. We have been mapping the small bird activity in our hedgerows as these can sometimes be missed as records in our general ad hoc recording spreadsheet. There has
19 December 2019
Otters, Goldeneye and Bullfinches
This family of Otters is still on the reserve. A mother with 2 cubs has been seen on the Teal Pond, Whooper Pond & on the merse this week, at all different times of day so keep your eyes peeled!A female Goldeneye has been on the Whooper Pond the past two
14 December 2019
Water and Waders
Well it really has been a wet few days but the sun has now decided to shine. The waders are loving the wet fields with over 100 Lapwing and small numbers of Curlew utilising the fields looking out from Newfield hide first thing. These flocks are mobile
13 December 2019
Wonderful Wetland
Anyone coming from Annan or Carlisle, the bridge at Brow Well is now OPEN! You should be able to access the reserve as normal from now on.As of yesterday our new network is up and running which should allow us to do more regular sightings updates, and we
6 December 2019
Brow Well bridge OPEN
We have just received word that the bridge at Brow Well is now OPEN!You should be able to access the reserve as normal from now on.Apologies again for the lack of updates recently. Our network continues to be problem making updating the website and showin
30 November 2019
Winter wonderland
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock. The bridge is due to re-open at 9
29 November 2019
Winter thrushes, waders and wildfowl
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock.Apologies again for the lack of up
16 November 2019
Whoopers are still whooping
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock.Apologies again for the lack of up
13 November 2019
Cold and frosty
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock.Apologies for the lack of upda
9 November 2019
Fieldfares everywhere but our network issues continue
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock.Apologies for the lack of
6 November 2019
Flying cygnets
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock.Our Mute Swan family is finally
26 October 2019
More named Whoopers
The road is closed at the Brow Well bridge near Ruthwell. If you are travelling to WWT Caerlaverock from the Annan or Carlisle direction you must come via Dumfries. Follow signs for the Crichton and then WWT Caerlaverock.We had a fall of Whooper Swans a
24 October 2019
Named Whooper Update!
Please be aware, the B725 is closed at Brow Well bridge. If you are visiting from the Carlisle/Annan direction you have to come via Dumfries. The bridge has suffered severe damage due to recent flooding and may be closed for a significant amount of time.P
21 October 2019
Plenty of Redwing
Please be aware, the B725 is closed at Brow Well bridge. If you are visiting from the Carlisle/Annan direction you have to come via Dumfries. The bridge has suffered severe damage due to recent flooding and may be closed for a significant amount of time.I
20 October 2019