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: 30 Mar 2024 House Martin
Location: Thacka, Penrith
Name: John France
Single bird over Thacka at 8am
92: 30 Mar 2024 6 short eared owls, 1 barn owl and numerous red grouse
Location: Northern penines
Name: Graham Burr
94: 29 Mar 2024 Common scoter
Location: Moat near Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
At least four flocks over east between 21.45 and 22.45. Clearly part of a bigger movement. Impossible to estimate numbers but based on calls probably small flocks of less than 6 in each. 70th species for Livingstone Homestead.
96: 27 Mar 2024 Red Kite
Location: Hartsop
Name: claire antrobus
Single red kite spotted over lower flanks of Hartsop Dodd
97: 27 Mar 2024 Lesser Scaup
Location: Hodbarrow
Name: Colin Raven
The pair still present this morning in the eastern corner, viewable from seawall. Also seen 30 Sandwich Tern, 2 Gadwall, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 55 Tufted Duck, 10 Goldeneye and 27 Red-breasted Merganser.
98: 27 Mar 2024 Richard’s Pipit
Location: Brick Kiln Lane, Ulverston
Name: Colin Raven
Single bird still present late morning