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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571: 12 Jul 2023 Ruff plus
Location: Wedholme Flow
Name: Peter Finn
This afternoon on large pool in SW corner blue route. 1 x Ruff, 2 x Spotted Redshank, 1 x Wood Sandpiper, 20+ Little Ringed Plover, 1 x Common Sandpiper plus unidentifiable small brown wader/sandpiper in R/H corner, heat haze and distance making id difficult
572: 11 Jul 2023 Wood Sandpiper
Location: Wedholme Flow
Name: Keith McVeigh
One on pool at South East corner of Blue route.
576: 5 Jul 2023 Spotted Redshank (3)
Location: Wedholme Flow
3 Spotted Redshank, blue route south pools. One first easterly pool, 2 more westerly pool with Black-tailed Godwits. 2 Dunlin also.
577: 5 Jul 2023 Bridled/Sooty Tern – 1, last seen heading north
Location: St Bees Head main view point
Name: Dave Shackleton
579: 3 Jul 2023 Spotted Redshank
Location: Wedholme Flow
Name: Keith McVeigh
At least one seen with a group of Black-tailed Godwits.
