Sightings

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.

581: 30 May 2023 Wood Sandpiper & Ruff

Location: Wedholme flow

Name: A. Collinge

No sign of Temminck’s Stint or Pectoral Sandpiper this morning! Cuckoo showing well and Marsh Harrier.

582: 29 May 2023 Common Rosefinch

Location: Plumgarths

Name: Phil Collier

Still showing at 7.30pm

583: 29 May 2023 Curlew Sandpiper – 1

Location: United Kingdom

Name: Walney BO

584: 28 May 2023 Wood Sandpiper, Temmicks Stint and Pectoral Sandpiper

Location: Wedholme Flow

Name: P Finn

Late afternoon

585: 28 May 2023 Common Rosefinch – 1 still

Location: Plumgarths

Name: Ronnie Irving

586: 28 May 2023 Quail – 1 flushed from footpath

Location: Crook Road, Plumgarths

Name: Cog

587: 27 May 2023 Garganey

Location: Billincoat Farm Pond, Dalton-in-Furness

Name: Colin Raven

Male still on flood + Mediterranean Gull, viewed from road.

588: 27 May 2023 Common Rosefinch – 1

Location: Plumgarths

Name: Rare Bird Alert

589: 26 May 2023 Long-tailed Duck – 1

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Marc Mcloughlin

590: 24 May 2023 Temminck’s Stint – 1

Location: Wedholme Flow

Name: Colin Auld