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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161: 2 Mar 2024 Whooper swan
Location: Moat near Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
44 over north, probably a migrating flock. Also 6 tree sparrow still at Livingstone Homestead
162: 2 Mar 2024 Shelduck count
Location: Longtown Gravel Pits
Name: Andy Lester
89 in fields adjacent to River Esk north bank. Also 69 wigeon, 14 gadwall, 1 kingfisher, 2 singing chiff chaff
163: 2 Mar 2024 Glaucous Gull
Location: Workington harbour
Name: Derek McAlone
Made it into March. Nice to have a reliable long stayer for a change
164: 2 Mar 2024 Whooper swan
Location: M6 J42
Name: Andy Lester
22 just south of J42 M6 in flooded fields southbound side
165: 1 Mar 2024 Crossbill
Location: Kershope Forest
Name: Andy Lester
- At least 10 common crossbill viewable from forestry tracks but mobile
166: 1 Mar 2024 Tree sparrow
Location: Moat near Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
Three pairs on feeders. Please park in drive car park area. Also 1 marsh tit on feeders and 2 dipper on stream. 3 brambling over NE
168: 25 Feb 2024 Spoonbill
Location: Snap Point, Walney Island
Name: Matthew Cookson
Seen flying north: extended neck and bill distinctive.
169: 25 Feb 2024 Richard’s Pipit
Location: Brick Works Lane
Name: Mike Douglas
Pipit still showing well on overhead cables, along footpath just north of brickwork chimney.
170: 25 Feb 2024 Whooper swan
Location: Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
9 near turn to Gretna in fields near Armstrongs yard early eve