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Site closure

WWT Caerlaverock will temporarily close from Sunday 21 December while we make some changes. We will be reopening in spring 2026. Find out more

Please note there are possible road closures around Bankend on 18th and 19th December. We advise you check and plan your journey ahead.

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Latest Sightings

Whooper Pond

Whooper Swan 160
Mute Swan 40
Wigeon 85
Tufted Duck 46
Canada Goose 4
Greylag Goose 4
Shoveler 12

Folly Pond

Teal 240
Shoveler 10
Wigeon 100
Redshank 3
Black-tailed Godwit 4
Lapwing 10
Oystercatcher 2

Flood Ground

Little Egret 4
Teal 220
Wigeon 120
Tufted Duck 2
Shelduck 2
Oystercatcher 2
Lapwing 80
Curlew 10
Golden Plover 53

Avenue’s and Trails

Yellowhammer
Reed Bunting
Tree Sparrow
Song Thrush
Treecreeper

Saltcot Merse

Hen Harrier
Peregrine
Knot
Dunlin
Curlew

Farmhouse Tower

Barnacle Goose – 2400

Whooper Pond & Badger Cam

Dont miss our live feed from the Whooper Pond and Badger Webcam!! During the day the camera points out onto the Whooper Pond, then come 5pm, the camera is moved so you can watch our badgers feeding. http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/webcams/caerlaverock-badgers

Twitter & Facebook

Follow us on Twitter @WWTCaerlaverock for instant WWT Caerlaverock bird news, wildlife news and upcoming events to your mobile phone or computer. This is a great way to get instant news as we update from our mobile phones as we are finding the birds. Alternatively ‘Like’ us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/wwtcaerlaverock.

Rare Bird Alert

For the very latest bird news from around the country, Read the news first with Rare Bird Alert the fast, accurate, comprehensive news service for sightings of rare and scarce birds throughout the UK. For more information call the RBA team on 01603 457016

mike.youdale@wwt.org.uk

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