Latest sightings

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

Waders, Hen Harrier and Reed Bunting

The past week has seen a good number of Waders in attendance. Black-tailed Godwit continue to be found taking a snooze on the small island on Folly Pond during the day, flights of Lapwing and Curlew have been very much evident overhead, with the Curlew t

4 December 2020

Black Swan on Whooper Pond

Unusual sighting for this morning with a Black Swan joining the Whoopers and Mutes on Whooper Pond. It was not entirely sure of the early breakfast feed carried out by the Wardens, flying off to Folly Pond, but it has returned once again to the Whooper P

3 December 2020

Yellowhammer in Hedgerows

Good views of Yellowhammer this morning in the Hedgerow outside the Peter Scott Observatory. They are not the only small birds making their presence felt with Bullfinches and Goldcrests still being seen regularly down the Avenue and up to six Tree Sparro

27 November 2020

Teal Displaying

The recent mild spell has confused the visiting Teal around the Reserve with many behaving like it is already Spring. There is a great deal of displaying going on, with the males doing the characteristic head flick (interesting to watch for, not just whe

25 November 2020