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.
291: 1 Mar 2024 Crossbill
Location: Kershope Forest
Name: Andy Lester
- At least 10 common crossbill viewable from forestry tracks but mobile
292: 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
294: 25 Feb 2024 Spoonbill
Location: Snap Point, Walney Island
Name: Matthew Cookson
Seen flying north: extended neck and bill distinctive.
295: 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.
296: 25 Feb 2024 Whooper swan
Location: Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
9 near turn to Gretna in fields near Armstrongs yard early eve
298: 23 Feb 2024 Richard’s Pipit
Location: Brick Works Lane
Name: Mike Douglas
Bird still present in grassy field north of brick works chimney at 10am.
299: 22 Feb 2024 Green-winged Teal
Location: Fell End Modd
Name: Matthew Cookson
From John Wilson Hide: apparently dumpier than adjacent male Eurasian Teal, vertical white breast bands, brighter buff chest, less delineated head pattern. Showing well for an hour or more. First reported 4th February, so still present.