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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

Mute Swan 1
Oystercatcher 2

Folly Pond

Shoveler 2
Shelduck 4
Oystercatcher 2
Black-tailed Godwit 3
Swallow 20
House Martin 20
Gadwall 2

Avenue Tower

Oystercatcher 2
Black-headed Gull 18
Lapwing 20
Gadwall 3

Teal Pond

Little Grebe 2
Mute Swan (on nest)

Barnacle Geese

None present for the last two days.

Avenues

Willow Warbler 4
Blackcap 4
Garden Warbler 3
Sedge Warbler 5
Reed Bunting
Song Thrush
Goldfinch

Osprey & Badger Cam

Dont miss our live feed from the Osprey Nest and Badger Webcam!! During the day the camera looks over the Osprey nest, then come 5pm, the camera is moved so you can watch our badgers feeding. http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/experience/webcams/caerlaverock-whooper-swans-and-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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