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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21: 20 Nov 2023 Waxwing
Location: Cross Lane, Wigton
Name: Ian Brockbank
3 briefly in tall tree then flew
22: 19 Nov 2023 Red-necked Grebe
Location: Talkin Tarn
Name: David Dixon
Red-necked Grebe still present this morning.
23: 19 Nov 2023 Mediterranean Gull
Location: Brick Kiln Lane, Ulverston
Name: Tony Smith
I Mediterranean Gull on flooded feild amongst B.H Gulls.
24: 18 Nov 2023 Waxwing
Location: Penrith
Name: John France
Fifteen birds present in tree at northern side of North Lakes School, Huntley Avenue, Penrith
25: 18 Nov 2023 Red-necked Grebe
Location: Talkin Tarn
Name: David Dixon
Red-necked Grebe still present this afternoon viwed from south west corner of the Tarn. Also 20+ Goosander (maybe as many as 30) inluding at least 7 males. Also one apparent Scaup x Tufted hybrid.
26: 17 Nov 2023 A single female Common Scoter at 11:30
Location: Killington reservoir
Name: Ronnie Irving
27: 17 Nov 2023 Waxwing (8)
Location: Pardshaw
Name: Barry Jackson
Perched on top of Ash trees – didn’t see feeding but possibly attracted by abundant ivy nearby?
28: 17 Nov 2023 Water Rail
Location: Siddick Pond
Name: Matthew Reeves
Water Rail making an appearance from the reeds this afternoon
29: 16 Nov 2023 Red-throated Diver – 1 by old metal boat wreck off car park
Location: Foulney
Name: Kurt Gilmour
30: 16 Nov 2023 Partially leucistic Starling
Location: South Walney
Name: Andrea Collins
Partially leucistic Starling with a large flock of Starlings in the fields adjacent to South End Caravan Park, Walney.
