With many thanks to George and Irene McKirdle from Shearington who handed this HUGE beetle to Alison Robertson in Glencaple for hopeful identification. As you can see from the image, it was quite a (beautiful) beast! Found in [.....]
Dinosaur? Reptile? Prehistoric leaf?! Alison Robertson found his caterpillar of the Sallow Kitten moth she found on a willow tree near Castle Corner! "References all say the moth is so called because it is furry like a kitten [.....]
Eagle-eyed kayaker, Kerry Precious, spotted this otter on the far bank of the River Nith on 27th July 2022. A wonderful sight!
Thank you to Adam Murphy (Nature Reserve Officer - NatureScot), for sending us this consultation notice, which is open to all members of the public. CONSULTATION: Draft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulation [.....]
Alison Robertson wondered if folk might be interested in this moth: "I put the moth-light in the garden last night and could hardly believe my eyes when it attracted this female Emperor Moth. She's a good 2 inches [.....]
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 [.....]
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 [.....]
Eagle eyed Alison Robertson has sent us this fascinating video featuring a micro-moth caterpillar found in an oak leaf at Castle Wood. It's amazing what you might see if you only care to look! Alison suggests: If you [.....]
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 [.....]
Many thanks to Sue Greig who captured and shared this fabulous tidal bore on the Nith, to the south of Glencaple Quay, yesterday (12th August 2021). Check out our Bore Page for info and more.
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 [.....]
With many thanks to Alison Robertson for sending us this superb seal video taken this morning (4th August 2021)! Alison says, "Chris and I saw a seal swimming past the Big Rock at 0920 this morning. I think [.....]
Come to the "River Nith Source to Sea Roadshow", from the Nith Catchment Fishery Trust. Held at Glencaple on Friday 6th August, 4-7pm, at the Quay End. Learn about the life of the Nith Salmon, the [.....]
If you go down to the woods today... You're sure of a big surprise! We came across a dead mole on our walk yesterday, and on our way back were surprised to see it had been partially [.....]
Wetland Explorers Immerse yourself in nature this summer with a range of activities out on the wild wetlands! 26th June – 1st September daily 10am-5pm https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/caerlaverock/whats-on/wetland-explorers-11/5868
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 [.....]
Beautiful photo sent in from Dave Stewart last night - taken just north of Glencaple on the riverside. Dave apologises that 'the passing space station and shooting stars escaped the photo!', but we think it is serenely beautiful [.....]
