Caerlaverock blog
What the Duck?
Here's a handy guide and directory to help you learn about identifying ducks at WWT Caerlaverock.
12 October 2026
Wilder, Wetter Caerlaverock: A Success Story
The Wilder, Wetter Caerlaverock project has completed. Lots of wildlife is benefitting from the changes we have made to our reserve, but what new species has come to breed here as a result of the improved wetlands? The elusive marsh harrier!
8 October 2026
Wild Goose Festival 2026
See what WWT Caerlaverock has in the diary for this year's Wild Goose Festival!
6 October 2026
Celebrating Ivy: The Plant Behind the Buzz
Learn about the wonders of the autumn-flowering plant, ivy, and how it sustains wildlife through the colder seasons. By Georgia Pope, Engagement Officer
4 October 2026
A Dragonfly Summer at WWT Caerlaverock
A recap of our Dragonfly Hotspot over the last few months. Article also posted to the British Dragonfly Society's website. By Georgia Pope, Engagement Officer
30 September 2026
Big River Watch at WWT Caerlaverock
Join us along the Lochar Water for the Rivers Trust’s Big River Watch, discovering wildlife, tracks and other signs of life along the river.
24 September 2026
Unlocking the Lochar for the Big River Watch
To commemorate The Rivers Trust's Big River Watch Week (18 - 24 September), we've made this article educating you on the history and geography of our very own Lochar Water. Click to read more.
21 September 2026
WWT Caerlaverock to open Tuesday to Saturday
Announcement: WWT Caerlaverock to open 5 days a week (Tuesdays to Saturdays).
16 September 2026
Remade in the Marsh: Creative Sustainability
We don't believe in single-use items. Almost anything can be repurposed into something else - why not repurpose your junk into things that benefits wildlife? Have a read to see some ways you can support your local nature by simply redesigning a few odd bits and bobs.
7 September 2026
Badger Re-sett: An Underground Update
Have you spotted the ever-growing pile of dirt down the path to the Saltcot Merse Observatory at our reserve? This is certainly the work of some busy home-making badgers! Have a read to find out more.
3 September 2026
Guide to Geese
Ever wondered what species of geese is flying over your head? Here's a handy guide to help you identify them at a distance.
31 August 2026
Summer Round Up 2026
It's been a tremendously hot summer this year. Have a read of our achievements and learn about what the new team at WWT Caerlaverock have been up to here.
28 August 2026
Leafcutter Hotel: Giving Solitary Bees a Home
Take a look inside one of our handmade insect homes in our Wildlife Gardens and learn about the incredible craftsmanship of the leafcutter bee.
21 August 2026
World Honey Bee Day
To honour World Honey Bee Day, our Admin Officer Dawn has provided us with lots of information about honey bees from her experience as a beekeeper.
16 August 2026
INNS ALERT: Himalayan Balsam
Himalayan Balsam is an invasive non-native species (INNS), growing at a very rapid pace and damaging our native ecosystems. Find out more about this and WWT Caerlaverock's work to prevent it here.
13 August 2026