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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pam_m" data-source="post: 1827751" data-attributes="member: 18672">4th May.WWT Caerlaverock Wetlands Centre was the destination today. The sun was, as it had been the last few days, shining brightly making it feel pleasantly warm in sheltered areas. On arrival we headed for the Whooper Pond as it was almost time for the Swans to be fed. The Swans were all Mute Swans as the Whooper Swans had already left for their journey North, that is except for a lone Whooper Swan which breezed into the pool just as the warden had wheeled his seed laden barrow to the edge of the pool to begin the feeding. I was told that this Swan would more than likely stay for the Summer! Saves it having a couple of long journeys I suppose.lol! Lovely to see the Whooper Swan but sad to think it had not flown with the rest of the Whoopers Swans. We walked the long path down to the Salcot Observatory, a top notch observatory it is too, swatting the swarming flies along the way, well waving them away! I must be honest and say that there was nothing much to see once we scanned the area with bins and scope but the panoramic views over the Solway were well worth seeing. An Autumn/ Winter visit will have to be on the agenda to see the overwintering Wildfowl here. A male Wheatear was great to see as it perched on a fence post in an adjoing field to the pathway. We later walked down a longer path to the Avenue Tower, once again it was very quiet but stunning scenic views were had. Back at the Whooper Pond we had great views of Tree Sparrow as they fed on and under the feeder, a real treat to see. Other highlights species seen today were Swallow, Martins, Pied Wagtail, Starling, Yellowhammer, Blue & Great Tit, Willow Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Skylark, Shelduck, Wigeon, Heron, Moorhen and Buzzard. Also 6 Roe Deer, several Orange tip butterfly, Small and Large White butterfly and Primroses and Violets decorating the embankments. All in all a great day was enjoyed, a return visit is a must in the future.</blockquote>

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