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.
331: 18 Jan 2024 Common Redpoll
Location: Haweswater
Name: Paul Turton
Feeding on Alder. Close to the shore at Haweswater. Opposite side to the hotel.
332: 18 Jan 2024 Great Northern Diver
Location: Grasmere
Name: Gerry Rawcliffe
While watching Goldeneye on Grasmere yesterday afternoon, I saw what was clearly a diver. With good views eventually, I was able to confirm it as a first winter Great Northern Diver. The bird had a heavy pale bill, well scaled back, very square head, and showed a pale half collar. The rear of the head and neck was dark, not noticeably different in tone to the dark ( but scale) back. The bird was present again this morning (Friday). The bird was actively diving and quite difficult to follow as it ranged up and down the lake. If anything it tended to favour the area in front of the Daffodil Hotel.
333: 17 Jan 2024 Glaucous Gull juv
Location: Workington harbour
Name: Derek McAlone
present this morning by the wooden jetty and yesterday (flight shot) by the pier
335: 13 Jan 2024 Mediterranean gull
Location: Harrington shore
Name: Graham Burr
Mediterranean gull with black headed gulls feeding on football field
336: 13 Jan 2024 Great Northern Diver – 1
Location: Lake Windermere – south of Ramp Holme Island
Name: Dave Shackleton
340: 10 Jan 2024 Blackcap
Location: Stainton (Penrith)
Name: Paul Turton
Never seen a Blackcap on my suburban garden feeders before.
