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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31: 16 Nov 2023 Red-throated Diver – 1 by old metal boat wreck off car park
Location: Foulney
Name: Kurt Gilmour
33: 15 Nov 2023 Waxwings, Carlisle
Location: Kingstown Ind Estate
Name: Peter Howard
25 on Brunthill Road by entrance to Stobart depot. Feeding on yellow ornamental Rowan berries and doing some fly-catching.
35: 14 Nov 2023 Cattle egrets
Location: Storth – junction of Coldwell Lane and Storth Road
Name: Jeffrey Frankland
Seven cattle egrets in field with cattle.
36: 14 Nov 2023 Slavonian Grebe
Location: Walney Island
Name: Colin Raven
Slavonian Grebe on Haws Bed over the tide, also seen Great Northern Diver, Little Gull, Long-tailed Duck and Hooded Crow.
38: 12 Nov 2023 Black-throated Diver
Location: Talkin Tarn
Name: David Dixon
The juvenile Black-throated Diver was present until 07:40am. At this time it took flight circled the Tarn six times gaining height before heading off eastwards. I watched it through bins until it bcame an almost indiscernible speck.
40: 11 Nov 2023 Black-throated Diver and Red-necked Grebe
Location: Talkin Tarn
Name: Pete Howard
Juvenile BT Diver and RN Grebe both still present on Talkin Tarn mid morning. Apparently not bothered by the rowing boats present since 8am.