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European Eider.
European Eider ducks are a widely under-rated local duck with a wonderous lifestyle and distinct specialities. They can often be found in coastal off shore areas in the northern UK during the breeding season, and as far south as the Welsh coast during
2 March 2012
On the reserve today
A peacock butterfly yesterday was the first of the year. [...]
2 March 2012
Avocets return!
Seven avocets have arrived on Wader Lake - the earliest they have ever returned since first breeding here in 2006 and the highest adult count that we've ever had. [...]
2 March 2012
101 Avocet
Another glorious day, calm, sunny and warm. Perhaps not surprising to find another large influx of Avocet, bring the total up to 101, not far off a record count. other waders included 108 Oystercatche [...]
2 March 2012
Wildlife sightings for 2nd March 2012
1 Bittern - reservoir lagoon 60 Wigeon - grazing marsh, wader scrape 2 Pintail - main lake 2 Shelduck - wader scrape 2 Stonechat - grazing marsh 4 Siskin - waterlife 1 Buzzard [...]
2 March 2012
Give the birds and the bees a helping hand during WWT's festival of gardening for wildlife month
WWT Washington Wetland Centre is celebrating gardens and their unique wildlife this March, with a medley of green-fingered activities for the whole family to enjoy. Supported by NFU Mutual, WWT’s Festival of Gardening for Wildlife is highlighting the im
1 March 2012
Today's sightings
Wader Lake, AM, high tide: Grey heron 44 Shelduck 23 Wigeon 7 Teal 19 Mallard 46 Lapwing 20 Redshank 7 Oystercatcher 4 Plus 2 mute swans on the river [...]
1 March 2012
Bird News
The Cetti's Warbler was heard again today, this time from the reserve end of the reedbed walk, but, as is often the case with this very elusive species, not seen. A Marsh Harrier was seen circling [...]
1 March 2012
Todays Sightings
Swan Catch Yesterday was our annual swan catch here at Caerlaverock. During this we try and catch as many Whooper Swans as possible and then fit them with large plastic leg rings called darvic rin [...]
1 March 2012
Wildlife sightings for 1st March 2012
1 Bittern - main lake N shore, perched high up in reeds a.m. 110 Teal - marsh 117 Cormorant - main lake 22 Snipe [...]
1 March 2012
Today's sightings
The Rushy Bewick's Swan 80 The Holden tower Goosander 3 male and 2 females The 100 Acre Marsh Harrier 1 [...]
1 March 2012
March podcast: birdsong and trees
Blackthorn in bloom - Richard Bullock As the temperature rises the birds around the reserve have started singing - we have a few tips to help you identify some common species. We're also taking a look at trees and the
29 February 2012
Todays Sightings
Wader Lake Lapwing 15 Oystercatcher 4 Shelduck 18 Wigeon 12 Teal 37 Mallard 42 Heron 36 Canada Goose 2 Greylag [...]
29 February 2012
Claims for Spring?
Very pleasant conditions today, even more spring like, although the traditional start to spring (21st March) is sometime away and the reserve is still packed with winter visitors. Five Redshank at [...]
29 February 2012
Wildlife sightings for 29th February 2012
3 Pintail - main lake 60 Wigeon - marsh, scrape 192 Cormorant - main lake 1 Peregrine - on building across river 1 Kingfisher - perched on fence by car park ditch 5 Cetti's War [...]
29 February 2012