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‘Alla Prima studies in nature’ Exhibition by Gary Haughan
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The work for this exhibition is my response to local wildlife and an attempt to capture their essence.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre,
Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Today to Sat 7 Mar
‘Winter Buds’ Trail
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Find and identify different tree buds around the reserve. In winter the buds of leaves on trees are all different shapes, sizes and colours and are useful in identifying the species of tree in winter...
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Today to Fri 31 Jan
Wild Swan Feeds
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See wild whooper swans closer than anywhere in Britain from the Sir Peter Scott Observatory with live commentary from the warden.
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Today to Fri 28 Feb
Robert Burns
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Alec Ross, owner of a local farm supply company and writer, will be returning to his favourite subject at Wigtownshire U3A’s monthly meeting talk on Friday 31st January.
County Buildings, Wigtown
Fri 31 Jan
Feathers Trail
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Do you know your swan feather from a curlew or your blue tit feather from a mallard? Learn how to identify feathers and distinguish some of the common feathers found at Caerlaverock in winter!
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Sat 1 Feb to Sat 29 Feb
Dawn Flight
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Watch the amazing spectacle of thousands of wild barnacle geese flighting in from the mudflats against the dawn sky. The Coffee Shop will be open early to provide hot drinks and bacon rolls.
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Sun 2 Feb
Swan Spectacular
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This weekend celebrates the swans that visit us every winter. Events will include talks, walks, workshops and lots of opportunities to see and learn about our beautiful and characterful whooper swans...
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre,
Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Sat 8 Feb and Sun 9 Feb
Nest box building Workshop
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To celebrate National Nest Box Week, take this opportunity to make your own nest box to put up in your garden or local green space.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sat 15 Feb
Scottish Puddle Jumping Championships
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Get your wellies on and make a splash at the Scottish Puddle Jumping Championships. We will be looking out for enthusiasm, style and height of splash! If it wasnae for your wellies….
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Mon 17 Feb to Fri 21 Feb
Introduction to Wildlife Sound Recording
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WWT Caerlaverock is full of wonderful sounds of ducks, waders, geese and swans at this time of year. Take this unique opportunity to learn techniques on taking wildlife sound recordings, with...
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sat 22 Feb
Wild Swan Feeds
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See wild whooper swans closer than anywhere in Britain from the Sir Peter Scott Observatory, with live commentary from the warden.
WWT Caerlaverock, Easpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Sat 29 Feb to Tue 31 Mar
In Focus
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Try before you buy the latest binoculars and telescopes from the huge range available today. In Focus experts are on hand all day to give advice. WWT Caerlaverock benefits from every sale.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 1 Mar
‘Superb Speculums’ Trail
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Many species of ducks have a beautiful coloured feather called a ‘speculum’. This varies in colour between species and can help identify female ducks in particular.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 1 Mar to Tue 31 Mar
Gandeys Circus 2020:UNBELIEVABLE
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Europe’s largest touring big top show is BACK, taking you on an unforgettable fun-filled voyage around the world in 80 minutes!
The Showfiled Park FARM DG27PY
Wed 22 Apr to Sun 26 Apr
Logan Botanic Gardens
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Our Summer Outing is a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens in Wigtownshire including a talk and afternoon tea.
Port Logan, Wigtownshire
Fri 1 May