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.
532: 25 Jul 2023 Barn owl
Location: Tutehill pica
Name: Graham Burr
Barn owl hunting and catching prey and then carrying it off
533: 25 Jul 2023 Cattle Egret
Location: Esk estuary – Newbiggin viaduct
Name: Julian Smith
Just upstream of the viaduct – north bank. Disappeared from view for a prolonged period in the salt-marsh channel nearest the viaduct.
535: 22 Jul 2023 Osprey
Location: Beckfoot
Name: Graham Burr
Osprey fishing in rising tide at Beckfoot before flying off towards Silloth, 2pm today
538: 20 Jul 2023 Hawfinch
Location: Garrigill
Name: Brian Hollobone
Hawfinch calling in firtree tops along the South Tyne river in Garrigill village,my first ever sighting through binoculars too but unmistakeable.Also male Redstart and youngster in our garden again in Garrigill.