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.
461: 11 Oct 2023 Six Cattle Egrets
Location: Black Dyke Flash, Arnside
Name: Ronnie Irving
SIX Cattle Egrets flew in at 11:30 am
464: 10 Oct 2023 Whooper Swan & Cetti’s Warbler
Location: Siddick Pond, Workington
Name: Matthew Reeves
Solitary Whooper Swan on Siddick Pond this evening, along with vocal Cetti’s Warbler
465: 10 Oct 2023 Black Tern Sighting
Location: Kendal
Name: Simon Armstrong
Just seen a Black Tern on a stroll in Kendal, quite the sighting! Si
466: 9 Oct 2023 Brambling – 10 over
Location: Ambleside
Name: Ashley Cooper via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp
468: 8 Oct 2023 Fieldfare and Redwing – small but widespread arrival
Location: Ambleside, Foulshaw Moss, Distington, Weddicar, Irton
Name: Various reporters
470: 5 Oct 2023 Grey phal
Location: Coniston, Blue bird cafe
Name: Robert Pocklington
Grey phalarope on very choppy water.
