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.
413: 25 Oct 2023 Merlin
Location: Rattlebeck Bridge, Glenridding Beck
Name: Sue
Lovely clear view of a merlin, flying up from stone wall then into tree.
414: 25 Oct 2023 Two red kite
Location: A5091, just north of Dockray
Name: Sue
Two red kite standing and feeding on sheep corpse on field, just other side of wall from the road.
415: 22 Oct 2023 Great White Egret
Location: Ambleside
Name: Julian Smith
In flight (quite high) between Rothay Bridge and the head of Lake Windermere.
416: 21 Oct 2023 Goldeneye
Location: Siddick Pond, Workington
Name: Matthew Reeves
1 Male Goldeneye, 2 Whooper Swans and brief glimpse of Cetti’s Warbler on Siddick Pond today
417: 21 Oct 2023 Cattle Egret
Location: Arnside
Name: Jonathan Lishman
7 Cattle Egret with cows by Back road to Storth from Black dyke. Also 2 female Marsh Harrier.
418: 21 Oct 2023 Long Tailed Duck
Location: Silecroft
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 Female flew North. Also 1dp Arctic Skua and a Single Sandwich Tern.
420: 19 Oct 2023 Marsh Tits x 2
Location: Near Sawrey LA22 0JX
Name: Paul Martin
Seen for the last few days visiting the bird feeder. Usually seen regularly but not for a few months