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.
151: 9 Mar 2024 Cattle Egret
Location: Arnside tower
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 feeding around cattle just north of Arnside tower farm. Also c.50 Wigeon, 40 Wigeon, 4 Gadwall, pair Shoveler on flooded field. Male Merlin flew through. Great White Egret on nearby Black dyke.
152: 8 Mar 2024 Whooper Swan – 140 north in single group
Location: Foulshaw Moss
Name: David Burns Thexton
153: 7 Mar 2024 Female black redstart
Location: Horse field on old steelworks site in workington
Name: Graham Burr
155: 7 Mar 2024 Glaucous Gull
Location: Workington offshore
Name: Derek McAlone
Still around but Offshore with gull flock
156: 7 Mar 2024 Large numbers of meadow pipit going north
Location: Workington slag bank
Name: Graham Burr
157: 7 Mar 2024 Hawfinches
Location: Crag Wood Colthouse nr Hawkshead SD35869885
Name: Sue Hazelwood
Male hawfinch clearly seen at top of dead larch at the edge of wood. Huge bill obvious, chestnut head,white neck & tailtip. Flew away onto large beech beside the lane accompanied by 2 others.
160: 4 Mar 2024 Hooded Crow
Location: Walney Island
Name: Andrea Collins
Presumably the long term resident as it was on what appears to be one of its favourite perches by Wylock Marsh.
