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.

221: 3 Apr 2024 Black tailed godwit

Location: Campfield Marshes. RSPB Reserve

Name: Andy Lester

85 mid afternoon.  Majority in breeding plumage. Also 7 sand martin and 2 chiff chaff

222: 2 Apr 2024 Little ringed plover

Location: Siddick ponds

Name: Graham Burr

LRP on small ponds islands

223: 2 Apr 2024 Bird sightings at Tarn Hows

Location: Tarn Hows

Name: Jon Mills

2 Goldeneye (1m, 1f) 2 Red-breasted Merganser (1f, 1m)

224: 1 Apr 2024 spring movements

Location: Bassenthwaite Marshes

Name: Andy Lester

Despite the wet weather: c85 sand martin 5 house Martin 2 Swallow 1 willow Warbler usual spring raptor activity for site  

225: 1 Apr 2024 Sightings at Buttermere

Location: Buttermere

Name: Jon Mills

9 Goldeneye (4f, 5m) 2 Red-breasted Merganser

226: 1 Apr 2024 Red Kite

Location: Blagill, Alston

Name: Stephen Horsfield

Red Kite with Buzzard.

227: 31 Mar 2024 Female Common Scoter.

Location: River Kent on northern edge of Kendal adjacent to Dockray Hall Industrial Estate. Just to north of footbridge at SD5161693641

Name: Ian Slater

Very wary bird. Good views from paths on both side of river to north of footbridge. No photo as only had phone.

228: 31 Mar 2024 Male Pied Flycatcher

Location: Garden SD2195

Name: James Brockbank

229: 31 Mar 2024 Ring Ouzel

Location: Bridleway half a mile South of Adamthwaite, Rawthey Valley

Name: Gary Jones

One singing male

230: 30 Mar 2024 Sand Martin

Location: Burgh Marsh

Name: A. Collinge

A single bird, first of the year.