Caerlaverock news

Water, water everywhere!

Well Caerlaverock Wetlands are really living up to their name! Recent heavy rains have inundated the site making it perfect for waders, geese, swans and ducks. Please bear in mind that if you are visiting then wellington boots are a requirement for getti

12 March 2019

Waders and wildfowl

Still wet, especially down the Saltcot Loaning. Please bring wellies if you want to get to all our hides.The Folly Field is full of waders and wildfowl this morning. Hundreds of Lapwing, Golden Plover, Black-tailed Godwits and Redshank. The Green-winged T

9 March 2019

Wet wet wet

It is very wet around the site today, wellies are recommended for getting down the Saltcot Loaning and to the Folly Pond Hide. The water in the fields is good for the birds though, with plenty of waders still using the site and the ducks are feeding in th

7 March 2019

Waderfest

Waders are everywhere today.Plenty of Lapwing, Golden Plover, Black-tailed Godwits, Redshank and Curlew in the flooded fields.The Spotted Redshank is on the Folly Pond and the Green-winged Teal in the Corner Field.Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except

5 March 2019

Misty morning

It's a misty start to the day, but we can still see most of the reserve.The drake Green-winged Teal is on the Folly Pond as usual, visible from Sharp's Lookout this morning. Good numbers of Lapwing flying around the site and feeding in the Corner Field al

1 March 2019

Hares Abound

While not as plentiful as they will become when spring settles in, we are starting to get more frequent sightings of Brown Hare around the reserve. The best place for viewing is currently the Peter Scott Observatory where there have been two observed fee

28 February 2019

Green-winged Teal on Folly

The Green-winged Teal is once again on the Folly Pond. Spotted Redshank is down in Lochar Field, adjacent to the Avenue Tower, along with Redshank and good flocks of Lapwing. These flocks are highly mobile so Corner Field and Newfield hide are also good

27 February 2019

Spring has Sprung!

Spring has sprung around the reserve, although the weather the past couple of days does slightly dampen that opinion. Primroses are bursting into bloom down the Avenue and the first daffodils have made an appearance in the Wildlife Garden. Song Thrush a

21 February 2019

Green-winged Teal & Spotted Redshank back again

Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except Christmas DayThe drake Green-winged Teal and Spotted Redshank are back on the Folly Pond again this morning.It's a dry but breezy start to the day, with plenty of Curlew, Lapwing, Golden Plover, Black-tailed Godwi

13 February 2019

Definitely a wetland today!

Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except Christmas DayOur network is now fixed so we can accept card payments as normal.The rain and wind over the past couple of days has flooded most of our fields creating perfect feeding conditions for the wildfowl and

9 February 2019

Yellowhammer increase - but cash only in the Visitor Centre

Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except Christmas DayDue to network problems we are unable to process card payments at this time. If you plan to visit, please bring cash with you. We apologies for the inconvenience.Over 25 Yellowhammers are feeding in t

7 February 2019

Wader Weekend starts today, Happy World Wetlands Day!

Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except Christmas DayToday is the start of our two day Wader Weekend, see above for timings.It is another frosty morning, but the sun is shining. Again, the Whooper Pond and Folly Pond are the only open water available so

2 February 2019

Wader Weekend Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February

1 February 2019

Another frosty day

Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except Christmas DayAnother frosty start to the day with the Reserve looking like a winter wonderland. Both the Whoopers and Barnacle Geese were late leaving their respective roosting sites with the Barnies travelling t

31 January 2019

Cold, crisp morning

Opening times:10am - 5pm every day except Christmas DayIt is a cold, crisp start to the day with lots of frozen ponds. This means that Whooper Pond is busier than normal with a good range of species present including two drake Pintail. The Green-winged

30 January 2019