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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572: 12 Jun 2023 Night Heron
Location: Ponsonby tarn, Newton Manor,Gosforth, Cumbria
Name: Guy newbold
Lone night heron on the west banks of Ponsonby Tarn, in fallen trees. Remained till night of the 12.6.23 and seen and photographed by three people. Checked back early on 13.6.23 but no sign was found then or since
576: 2 Jun 2023 Common Rosefinch – 1 still
Location: Plumgarths, Kendal
Name: Alan Tilmouth per Birdguides
577: 2 Jun 2023 Turtle Dove
Location: Ings, Nr Staveley
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 perched in a dead tree along Moorhowe Road (between Kosy logs and Broadgate hall) briefly before flying down towards the Static Caravans at Ings Mill Park. 17.40