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.

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

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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.

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