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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341: 8 Jan 2024 White-fronted Goose
Location: Edenhall
Name: Roy BOTTOMLEY
Single Russian White-fronted Goose with over 700 Pink-footed Geese along R. Eden.
342: 6 Jan 2024 Great Northern Diver
Location: Ennerdale Water
Name: Peter Ullrich
Juvenile Great Northern Diver – northwest end of Lake – still present morning of 8th January
343: 4 Jan 2024 Juvenile Glaucous Gull
Location: River Derwent Workington
Name: Derek McAlone
On small island between the A596 and A597 road bridges beneath the white footbridge
344: 4 Jan 2024 Great Northern Diver
Location: Ullswater
Name: Roy Bottomley
First winter bird still present on north end of lake, between Waterside House and Pooley Bridge.
345: 4 Jan 2024 Waxwings
Location: Woods above Stainton village, Penrith.
Name: Paul Turton
10-20 waxwings. 2 or 3 perched on top of the tallest trees looked to be catching airborne insects. Couldn’t confirm what they we’re feeding on, only had my pocket binos. It was mid day and quite warm with the sun out. First for me here close to home in Stainton, Brilliant.
346: 2 Jan 2024 Green-winged Teal – 1 from hide at end of lonning
Location: Campfield RSPB
Name: Dave Blackledge per Birding Cumbria
347: 2 Jan 2024 Taiga Bean Goose – 2 with Pinks
Location: Longtown – opposite Wilkins Ponds
Name: Robin Hodgson
348: 1 Jan 2024 Whooper Swan and GWE
Location: Rockcliffe Marsh/Esk Boat House
Name: Andy Lester
A productive morning count from coast path above the Esk Boat House 12 whooper Swan (5 still present when I left at 11.30) 1 great white egret (low east) 1800 barnacle geese 350 pink footed geese 5 little egret
349: 1 Jan 2024 Duck counts
Location: Longtown Gravel Pits
Name: Andy Lester
3 goosander (1m) 12 goldeneye (2m) 80 wigeon 35 tufted duck 45 gadwall 15 shoveler 4 little grebe
350: 1 Jan 2024 Merlin
Location: Anthorn
Name: A. Collinge
500 plus Golden Plover put up by a female Merlin. Perched on post in front of field with Barnacles