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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301: 21 Feb 2024 Whoopers
Location: B5301 nth of Pelutho
Name: Derek McAlone
81 whoopers in fields along B5301 near Pelutho Grange Farm. Also 32 Whoopers at Blackdyke Silloth and 20 on Silloth airfield. 22 juvs in all
302: 14 Feb 2024 Marsh tit
Location: Moat near Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
one on feeders this morning, also 2 dipper, 2 raven, 6 tree sparrow early am
303: 14 Feb 2024 Water Rail
Location: Foulshaw Moss
Name: Andrea Collins
Water Rail at Foulshaw Moss carpark, underneath the feeders. They seem to come to the area beneath the feeders as long as no one is walking about or slamming car doors.
304: 14 Feb 2024 Great Northern Diver
Location: Grasmere
Name: A. Collinge
Juvenile still present along with several Goldeneye and 2 Goosander at 11.00 am
305: 14 Feb 2024 Wilkins Pool
Location: Longtown Gravel Pits
Name: Andy Lester
Lousy weather but a reasonable selection: 220 wigeon 1m goldeneye 1 kingfisher 2 goosander. mf
306: 13 Feb 2024 Little owl
Location: Moat near Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
Calling adult from fields just south of Moat this evening.
307: 13 Feb 2024 Tree sparrow
Location: Moat near Longtown
Name: Andy Lester
- Still 6 on site this morning at Livingstone Homestead
308: 13 Feb 2024 Red Kite
Location: Park Head, Renwick NY580413
Name: Nick Tardivel
Red Kite feeding on a Pheasant carcass in the lane, but driven off by a large flock of corvids. (14:00)
310: 12 Feb 2024 Glaucous Gull
Location: Workington harbour
Name: Derek McAlone
Still present today on distant mussel scars off the jetty