Dragonfly Hotspot Walk
Take an expert-guided walk to explore the secret lives of dragonflies and discover more about these ancient wonders of wetlands. The British Dragonfly Society reps will be on hand to help as you use nets and ID guides [.....]
Dragonfly Safari
Explore the reserve looking for these voracious mini-predators! Everyday at 1pm during Dragonfly Week, a WWT Caerlaverock warden will lead a walk through the wildflower meadow on the look out for damsel and dragonflies. Learn about their life [.....]
Dragonfly art workshop with Kirsty Harris
Join local artist Kirsty Harris to create a dragonfly mobile for your garden or outdoor space! Give new life to plastic waste collected during a WWT Caerlaverock beach clean during this workshop. Open to budding makers of all [.....]
Dawn Flight
Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the [.....]
World Wetlands Day
Join us for an afternoon of birding to celebrate World Wetlands Day! Meet a warden and go for a guided walk discovering the birds of Caerlaverock. At the Saltcot Merse Observatory, enjoy the sights of a high spring [.....]
Dawn Flight
Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the [.....]
Meet a Warden
Discover our wonderful wetlands and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at WWT Caerlaverock. Meet a warden to learn about barnacle and their migration, this important wetland habitat and how we manage the reserve for all [.....]
Meet a Warden
Discover our wonderful wetlands and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at WWT Caerlaverock. Meet a warden to learn about barnacle and their migration, this important wetland habitat and how we manage the reserve for all [.....]
Goodbye to the Geese
A weekend of celebrating our wonderful geese before they begin their spring migration. Three days of all things geese and Caerlaverock! Date: Friday 28th - Sunday 30th March Friday 28th March Join us for a day of talks [.....]
High Tide Birding
Watch a spectacle of hundreds of ducks, waders and geese flocking on the merse, brought in by the high tide. Join a warden who will be on hand to identify and explain more about the variety of wildlife [.....]
Dawn Flight
Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the [.....]
Dusk Flight
Watch the spectacle of the barnacle geese departing the fields as the sun goes down. These beautiful birds have spent the day feeding on the fields on and around the reserve and as the sun begins to set, [.....]
Dawn Flight
Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the [.....]
High Tide Birding
Watch a spectacle of hundreds of ducks, waders and geese flocking on the merse, brought in by the high tide. Join a warden who will be on hand to identify and explain more about the variety of wildlife [.....]
Dawn Flight
Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the [.....]
Optics Demo
Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see the stunning plumage and watch their fascinating behaviour. Experts from Swarovski and Viking are [.....]
Goose Breakfast at the Boathouse
Enjoy a breakfast at the Boathouse in Glencaple and learn about the geese of the Solway Firth with experts from WWT Caerlaverock and NatureScot. Watch as the geese use the river to navigate to their feeding grounds to [.....]
Goose Gander
Join us for a walk with a knowledgeable warden to learn how we manage the reserve for the thousands of barnacle and pink footed geese that migrate here in winter. Learn how to identify different species and experience [.....]
Bird Ringing Demo
Join licensed bird ringer Gary Clewley and the North Solway Ringing Group as they ring a range of small birds. See the birds up close and learn why bird ringing is important for research. This event is part [.....]