Accessibility during autumn and winter

During the colder months, the reserve can be wet and muddy so waterproof footwear is recommended. Those with limited mobility or using push wheelchairs may find traversing the Avenue and Saltcot Loaning unsuitable. Please call us on 01387 770200 for more info.

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Lapwing on the Folly Pond

Good numbers of Lapwing on the Folly Pond this morning. The Shoveler numbers are also on the increase and a solitary Black-tailed Godwit is present feeding in the water. The Marsh Harrier that has been observed around the Reserve last week is originally from Norfolk. The sighting at Caerlaverock is the first record of her since June. Do keep your eyes peeled when visiting as the increasing duck numbers on Folly Pond and the Flood Ground will act as a draw to her.

Unfortunately the Pasture Pathway remains closed. The Meadow and River Walks are now closed for the Season.

High Tide: 12:56, 8.8m

Opening times:
10am - 4pm
Last entry 3pm

Photo Credit: Alex Hillier

Folly Pond
Marsh Harrier
Lapwing
Redshank
Greenshank
Black-tailed godwit
Curlew
Snipe
Mallard
Teal
Shoveler
Pintail
Moorhen
Canada goose
House martin
Swallow

Avenue Tower
Marsh Harrier
Peregrine
Mallard
Teal
Wigeon
Pintail
Shoveler
Grey Heron
Little Egret
Mute Swan
Moorhen
Snipe
Brown Hares
Roe Deer
Longhorn Cows 2

Saltcot Merse Observatory
Marsh Harrier
Peregrine
Buzzard
kestrel
Linnet
Skylark
Meadow pipit
Starling
Common whitethroat
Chiffchaff
Willow warbler
Sedge warbler
Blackcap
Brown Hares
Roe Deer
Hebridean Sheep 12

Avenues & Feeders
(notable species)
Blackcap
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Sedge Warbler
Reed Bunting
Sparrowhawk
Kestrel
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Robin
Blackbird
Chaffinch
Long-tailed Tit
Goldfinch
Greenfinch
House Sparrow
Tree Sparrow
Dunnock
Song Thrush
Great-spotted Woodpecker

Webcam

Unfortunately the Webcam is not currently operational. We hope to have it back online shortly and are sorry for the inconvenience.

https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/caerlaveroc...

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rhiannon.hatfield@wwt.org.uk

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