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Warden feeding wildfowl on the Whooper Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
View from the Peter Scott Observatory, Caelaverock Wetlands Centre of the warden feeding the Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Canada Geese and ducks such as Wigeon and Tufted Duck which frequent the Whooper Pond, especially at the feeding times of 11am and 2pm. Not only does the warden feed the wildfowl, but gives a running commentary on the wildfowl, both when feeding them, then later, in the Observatory itself. The reserve is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and has excellent facilities.
18 January 2020
Salcot Merse Observatory at the Caerlaverock Wetlands Centre
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Salcot Merse Observatory at the Caerlaverock Wetlands Centre, Dumfriesshire, run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). This observatory looks out over the saltmarsh or Merse which covers a large area bordering the Solway Firth. Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans roost on the Merse or on the Solway at night, and fly in to the reserve to feed during the day. Photo taken by David Palmar.
18 January 2020
Whooper Swan, WWT Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. Whooper Swans are mainly winter visitors to the UK from Iceland, although a small number of pairs nest in the north. They have rather wedge-shaped bills with a large yellow patch at the base. The yellow patterns on Whooper Swan bills are unique to each bird, just like finger prints. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Teal, WWT Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Teal (Anas crecca) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. Teal is the UK's smallest duck. Males (left) are grey, with a speckled breast, a yellow-and-black tail, a chestnut-coloured head and a bright green eye patch. Females (right) are mainly mottled brown, but both sexes show a bright green wing patch in flight. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Barnacle Geese in flight, WWT Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. Barnacle Geese fly thousands of miles from Svalbard every autumn to spend the winter on the saltmarshes of the Solway. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Curlew and Barnacle Geese, feeding WWT Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) and curlew (Numenius arquata) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. A Curlew (Numenius arquata) can be seen in the foreground searching for food. Aided by its characteristic long, downcurved bill, it feeds on worms, shellfish and shrimp deep in mud or sediment. Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) can be seen feeding in the background. Their diet consists of the leaves and stems of grasses, roots and seeds. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Barnacle Geese feeding, WWT Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. The entire Svalbard population of Barnacle Geese migrates to the Solway every winter, feeding mostly on the Scottish side, but sleeping on the Cumbrian side. Their diet consists of the leaves and stems of grasses, roots and seeds. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Curlew, WWT Caeverlock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
A Curlew (Numenius arquata) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. The Solway Coast is one of the top sites in the country to see Curlew as they are found in flocks of several thousands in the winter months, especially around January / February time. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Wildfowl gathered on the Whooper Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
View from the heated and comfortable Peter Scott Observatory, Caelaverock Wetlands Centre of the wildfowl gathered on the Whooper Pond in anticipation of feeding time. Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swans, Canada Geese and ducks such as Wigeon and Tufted Duck frequent the Whooper Pond, especially at the feeding times of 11am and 2pm, right in front of the Observatory. The reserve is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and has excellent facilities.
18 January 2020
Wildfowl anticipating a feed on the Whooper Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
View from the Peter Scott Observatory, Caelaverock Wetlands Centre, of the wildfowl gathered right in front of the Observatory, alert as they have heard or seen the warden who is about to feed them. Wild Whooper Swans(Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Canada Geese and ducks such as Wigeon and Tufted Duck frequent the Whooper Pond, especially at the feeding times of 11am and 2pm. The reserve is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and has excellent facilities.
