RSPB Dumfries and Galloway

16/10/2026

Looking forward to welcoming some of you to RSPB Mersehead this weekend, please be aware our systems may be down and we may only be able to take cash.

16/10/2026

Moth Morning here at RSPB Mersehead delivered well today despite the cold nights that have crept up on us.
The Garden Moth Scheme we partake in helps to keep track of moth abundance and distributions continuing until the end of October.

Note Moth B - typically their flight season ends in September but mild weather has helped it reach mid October.

Anyone else had recent luck with light trapping? Let us know your findings below!

A. The brick
B. Pink barred sallow
C. November moth
D+H. Green brindled crescent
E+I. Merveille du Jour (fan favourite!)
F+L. Feathered Thorn
G. Yellow lined quaker
J+K. Angle shades

15/10/2026

This weekend (now on Sunday, 18 October), we'll be hosting the North Solway Ringing Group as they give a demonstration of bird-ringing at Mersehead. Weather forecast is looking ideal for both birds and us, for this activity.

Pop down to see how this is done, giving you the chance to see these songbirds up close and learn about their lives, travels and other interesting anecdotes.

Event is FREE and takes place from 10am to 12 noon.

Normal car parking charges apply for non-RSPB members.


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Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife & Birding

15/10/2026

Wonderful weather incoming, just in time for our first Goose event here at RSPB Mersehead!

If you wish to be the lucky ones that grab the two remaining tickets please use this link: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174957

More goose events can be found here: https://events.rspb.org.uk/mersehead

If the events are full but you would still like to attend, please let us know so we can plan more in the future for you all!

14/10/2026

Lots of excited geese down at the Bruaich Hide, this afternoon.

See and learn more about the Svalbard Barnacle Geese and other winterfowl on our guided walks from this weekend.

More details and bookings available at:
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174957 - Goose Roost Sandflats
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174963 - Goose Walk Wetlands
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174971 - Geese at Dawn

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Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife & Birding

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

We find all sorts of wonderful things when working here on Mersehead reserve, today with volunteers we found a stunning nest.

Suspected to be a wrens nest, any suggestions or confirmation welcomed!

Found in rushes surrounded by young willow in a drainage ditch.

13/10/2026

Beautiful beginning to the day here at RSPB Mersehead with more Barnacle geese arriving everyday.

09/10/2026

Lovely to see butterflies in the warm sunshine at RSPB Mersehead this afternoon ☀️🦋🦋🦋

09/10/2026

A nice selection of autumnal moths were recorded as part of the weekly RSPB Mersehead moth survey yesterday morning.