Sightings

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.

See also the Walney Bird Observatory blog, latest photos from Cumbria on BirdGuides and the Cumbria Birding Facebook group.

1001: 4 Sep 2022 Little Stint – 1 juvenile

Location: Arnside west of viaduct

Name: Ldbws WhatsApp

1002: 3 Sep 2022 Red Kite

Location: Greenodd Roundabout

Name: Matthew Cookson

Circling over A590.

1003: 2 Sep 2022 White-tailed Eagle – 1

Location: Sand bank off Grange-over-Sands

Name: BirdGuides

One of the satellite tagged Isle of White birds reported to be present at this location

1004: 2 Sep 2022 Pink-footed Goose – c50 south

Location: Sandale

Name: Chris Taylor

First reported birds of autumn

1005: 1 Sep 2022 Great White Egret

Location: Ulpha Fields

Name: Matthew Cookson

Briefly in the waters before being ousted by the attentions of a Grey Heron & a Little Egret. Flew South.

1006: 31 Aug 2022 Mandarin drake

Location: Grinsdale River Eden

Name: PeterWilson

1007: 31 Aug 2022 Curlew Sandpiper – 2

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Marc Mcloughlin

1008: 29 Aug 2022 Little Stint -1

Location: Arnside

Name: Ronnie Irving

1009: 27 Aug 2022 Marsh Harrier – female

Location: Wet Sleddale, Shap

Name: John France

1010: 23 Aug 2022 Bittern – 1

Location: Park End Moss

Name: Birding Cumbria Whats App