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.
432: 31 Oct 2023 Pink footed Geese
Location: Southwaite
Name: John Grant
2000 2000+ pink footed geese feeding on a stubble field near village. Plus 3 ravens.
433: 29 Oct 2023 Great White Egret
Location: Swindale Foot, Swindale
Name: Lee Schofield
Seen by several rspb staff members of the course of the last few days. Feeding in the flooded fields below Swindale Foot Farmyard.
434: 29 Oct 2023 Water Pipit – 5 over high tide period
Location: Biggar Bank, flooded horse paddocks
Name: Walney Bird Observatory
435: 28 Oct 2023 Swift
Location: Skelton, Penrith
Name: Spike Webb
Probable Common Swift seen briefly heading over village
439: 26 Oct 2023 Treecreeper
Location: Aira Force Waterfall
Name: Sue
- Brief sighting as it was running up an oak tree!