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The number of Barnacle Geese that fly from Norway to the banks of the Solway Firth each year are a sign of the quality of the wetlands at Caerlaverlock. This 1,400 acre wild nature reserve with hides and observation towers linked by a network or screened approaches and seasonal nature trails is simply a must visit for any lover of birds and their wild habitats.
A colony of Tadpole Shrimps, previously thought to be extinct in Scotland and the majority of Britain, was recently discovered by a researcher at Caerlaverlock.
Facilities include coffee shop, bookshop, sheltered picnic area and on-site self-catering farmhouse accommodation.
Open daily 10.00am-5.00pm except Christmas Day.
Admission prices 2006: Adult £4.40, Concession £3.60, Child £2.70, Family ticket £11.50. Group discounts available.
Location: Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
DG1 4RS
Tel: 01387 770200
WWT Caerlaverock
Caerlaverock news
First osprey chick in living memory for Dumfriesshire - Caerlaverock
200 near-extinct tadpole shrimps hatch out at WWT Caerlaverock
- Winners of WWT Nikon photography competition announced
- Whooper swans arrive back in time for BBC Autumnwatch
Rare White-tailed Plover at Caerlaverock, Click here for more details.
A colony of Tadpole Shrimps, previously thought to be extinct in Scotland and the majority of Britain, was recently discovered by a researcher at Caerlaverlock.
Facilities include coffee shop, bookshop, sheltered picnic area and on-site self-catering farmhouse accommodation.
Open daily 10.00am-5.00pm except Christmas Day.
Admission prices 2006: Adult £4.40, Concession £3.60, Child £2.70, Family ticket £11.50. Group discounts available.
Location: Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
DG1 4RS
Tel: 01387 770200
A Wild Goose Chase
An audio guide to where to see geese in Scotland. The presenters search for seven varieities of geese at various locations in Scotland. The commentary is distinctly in the style of Test Match Special, with particular reference to C.M-J.
The CD includes detailed descriptions of the geese as well as their calls, and an audio guide to WWT Caerlaverock.
To hear a sample of this CD, click here.
Click http://www.soundsnatural.net/products.asp?CategoryID=7 to buy this CD or to see the full range.
An audio guide to where to see geese in Scotland. The presenters search for seven varieities of geese at various locations in Scotland. The commentary is distinctly in the style of Test Match Special, with particular reference to C.M-J.The CD includes detailed descriptions of the geese as well as their calls, and an audio guide to WWT Caerlaverock.
To hear a sample of this CD, click here.
Click http://www.soundsnatural.net/products.asp?CategoryID=7 to buy this CD or to see the full range.
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