Event at WWT Caerlaverock: Take the opportunity to see a spectacle of flocks including ducks, waders and geese that will be brought closer to our Saltcot Merse observatory on the high tide of the Solway firth, with the [.....]
The new site manager at WWT Caerlaverock, David Pickett, has been in touch to introduce himself and the new team to the Caerlaverock community. Whilst there have been many changes, David is keen to welcome everyone to the [.....]
Thank you to Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) Manager, Suzanne McIntyre for the recent update about Avian Flu on the reserve... "There have been reports in the paper of a slowdown at some sites, on the reserve [.....]
With thanks to Suzanne McIntyre, Nature Reserve Manager (Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) for updating us on the Avian Flu casualties in Caerlaverock. "An update on the dead bird count on the Caerlaverock NNR to date. 1098 dead [.....]
Whilst we await the latest news re the Avian Influenza H5N1 locally, as currently local cases are being assessed in terms of disease control requirements, Suzanne McIntyre, Nature Reserve Manager, has kindly sent us the most up-to-date official [.....]
With thanks to Suzanne McIntyre, Nature Reserve Manager at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve, who has let us know that they have received confirmation that Avian flu has been identified in the wild bird population on the Solway. They [.....]
Paul Kirkland has been in touch to ask if we could all complete a brief, simple questionnaire on the proposed Species on the Edge project, being drawn up by a partnership including ARC, RSPB and NatureScot. Paul tells [.....]
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and promoting the importance of protecting wetlands? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our friendly team at WWT Caerlaverock! We have various roles available, including: Guide in the Hide Volunteer [.....]
Optics Demonstration Experts from Viking and Swarovski will be present to demonstrate a range of optics including binoculars and telescopes. 17th July 10am-4pm Booking in advance is essential https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/caerlaverock/whats-on/optics-demonstration/5844
A message from the WWT: We are delighted to announce that Caerlaverock Wetland Centre will be reopening on Monday 26 April. We are asking people to pre-book tickets to ensure we can maintain social distancing in line with [.....]
Many thanks to Paul Kirkland who sent us this fab video of the local starlings' mini murmuration in Bankend! We love a murmuration! And it looks like the starling population may be on the up again. If [.....]
We've had a lovely message passed to us, from a visitor who in the past had stay several times at a holiday house in Glencaple. She recently got in touch to say how she is sure her mother’s [.....]
Thanks to Adam Murphy of Scottish Natural Heritage for this information! Dumfries Wild Goose Festival! This is a multiple partner festival built on the Wild Geese Weekend ran by WWT and Scottish Natural Heritage for the past couple [.....]
Take a wander up Wardlaw for a gander! WWT Caerlaverock staff are joining SNH to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of the pink-footed geese and barnacle geese. Meeting place is Caerlaverock Castle [.....]
Take a gander with a wander up Wardlaw! As part of the Wild Goose Weekend, WWT Caerlaverock wardens are joining SNH staff to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of the pink footed [.....]
Many thanks to Rob Wells for sending us this great video of a little egret meeting a grey heron at low tide on the River Nith in Glencaple today! If you have any footage of interesting encounters [.....]
If you are local to WWT Caerlaverock or visiting the area, why not cycle down to the reserve? Cyclists receive a 15% discount on entry to the centre! The Centre is on the National Cycle Route 7 which [.....]
Yes we know this isn't strictly Caerlaverock, but Doug spotted this Easter Parade on Sunday morning at Kingholm Quay, a sight of Easter chicks ducklings to soften even the hardest heart!
Following her recent exhibition at WWT Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway Artist, Lisa Hooper has made an original lino cut print entitled "Caerlaverock"! She has captured the season rather nicely! Details here
This time a rather larger bird photographed by the eagle eyed Alison Robertson! 'Buzzard keeping a watchful eye over the lunchtime comings and goings at The Boathouse on 18 January 2019. It eventually got mobbed by a crow [.....]
