Here are recent sightings submitted to us, which may not be verified. Please submit a sighting. If you have a query about a sighting please contact us on sightings@cumbriabirdclub.org.uk.
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91: 20 Apr 2024 Grasshopper Warbler reeling. Also 1 Garden Warbler,
Location: Thacka Beck NR, Penrith
Name: John France
92: 20 Apr 2024 10+ Red-throated Diver
Location: Duddon Estuary, Hodbarrow
Name: Andrea Collins
At least 10 Red-throated Divers on Duddon Estuary at Hodbarrow at high tide. Plumages ranging from winter to full breeding and intermediate stages of moult.
93: 20 Apr 2024 Lesser Whitethroat
Location: Hodbarrow
Name: Andrea Collins
In trees beside main track between Haverigg and the lighthouse.
94: 20 Apr 2024 Common sandpiper
Location: A7 layby north of Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
At least three on shingle banks of Esk near lay-by. Also 2 pairs of goosander, 25 sand martin, 1 willow Warbler.
95: 19 Apr 2024 Ring-necked duck
Location: Longtown Ponds
Name: Harry Coghill
Female still present with tufted duck flock, also yellow wagtail over
96: 19 Apr 2024 Common Crane – 1 low over calling then soaring up high and heading off east towards Sandside
Location: Foulshaw Moss
Name: Dave Thexton
97: 18 Apr 2024 Oystercatcher movement
Location: Livingstone Homestead
Name: Andy Lester
Steady northwards movement tonight of Oystercatcher. Difficult to estimate numbers, but likely to be 50+ Earlier 6 tree sparrow, 5 siskin, 2 willow warbler, 5 Swallow.
99: 17 Apr 2024 More scoter
Location: Livingstone Homestead
Name: Andy Lester
Another flock of common scoter high over east tonight. Based on calls a minimum of 10-15 birds