Centre Closed Sat 23rd Nov

Due to adverse weather conditions and in the interests of staff and visitor safety, WWT Castle Espie will be closed on Saturday 23rd November. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Throughout June and July, our reserve team monitored the numbers of predators on-site, through camera traps.

Red Fox 

These cameras were placed around the woodland, secret swamp, saline lagoon and limestone lake. This work plays a vital role in the management of the Castle Espie reserve.

In June, the team were delighted to catch a glimpse of this little fox family (see video below).

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While, sightings in July included; otters on the Limestone Lake, badgers, plenty of rabbits, a domestic cat and this young fox (see video below).

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To find out more about some of the predators on-site, pop along to Animal Tracks this Sunday (12 August), between 2-4pm. This event is part of Dusty's Wildlife Rangers and included with admission or free for WWT members. More information visit: https://bit.ly/2M7CIJj

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