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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523: 25 Aug 2023 Osprey
Location: Penrith
Name: John France
The bird flew over our house at 6pm, flying over from the north.
524: 24 Aug 2023 Spotted Flycatcher
Location: CA7 2QA
Name: Gary Bolton
Feeding from perch (an overhead powerline) in field behind house. Habitat – hedgerow/mature trees/scrub/grazing field. First sighting this year.
525: 24 Aug 2023 Dotterel
Location: NY 19653 23109
Name: Joseph Wiseman
Single dotterel in non-breeding plumage flushed from the southern end of Hobcarton ridge, before it ascends up steeply to the summit of Grisedale Pike.
528: 22 Aug 2023 Wood Sandpiper
Location: Killington Reservoir
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 juv accidentally flushed from Eastern shore. Also 1 juv Little ringed plover in NE Bay.
529: 22 Aug 2023 Common Scoter
Location: Wet sleddale Reservoir
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 male. 3 Swift at Sunbiggen Tarn.