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.
512: 13 Aug 2023 Cetti’s Warbler
Location: Silecroft
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 Cetti’s Warbler calling from scrub and Reed bed by Caravan park at 09.45. 1 Bonxie South, 5 Fulmar and 833 Manxies off shore.
515: 10 Aug 2023 Spotted Flycatcher
Location: CA6 5RU
Name: Alan Dixon
My apologies, I think I put in my home postcode for this record just now! CA6 5RU is correct, NR10 4NH is definitely not!
516: 7 Aug 2023 Juvenile Common Ringed Plover
Location: Hodbarrow
Name: Andrea Collins
Nothing rare but nice to see a late brood of Common Ringed Plover chicks at Hodbarrow. Three of them were being shepherded by two adults about the main track close to the lighthouse, whilst trying to avoid the walkers and the their dogs, and cyclists. When I walked back past the lighthouse an hour later they had gone back over the stone bank towrads the main lagoon where hopefully they would be safer.
517: 7 Aug 2023 Whimbrel
Location: Hodbarrow
Name: Andrea Collins
One of two Whimbrels feeding close in below the sea wall.
518: 7 Aug 2023 Albino Oystercatcher
Location: Off Skinburness this am and nr Grune point this pm
Name: Nicholas Roe
In company of 2 other oystercatchers. Bill and legs identical. Body shape identical but pure white. Hint of a pink eye on scope views but not obvious on camera. Didn’t get flight views so no idea if any colour on wings.
520: 5 Aug 2023 Swifts – large group feeding up prior to migration
Location: Maryport
Name: Gary Bolton
Large group (counted approx 60+) all feeding up n screaming way above Lidl in Maryport prior to migration. They were a joy to watch as I leaned against the car and munched on my jam donut😊