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.
611: 18 Apr 2023 Egyptian Goose
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: Keith McVeigh
Egyptian Goose on small pond at Siddick
612: 18 Apr 2023 Wheatear x2
Location: Port Carlisle
Name: A. Collinge
Male & female sat on rocks at high tide.
615: 17 Apr 2023 Pied Flycatcher
Location: Gelt Woods
Name: Nev Wright
Two Pied flycatchers singing and sighted.
616: 17 Apr 2023 Hooded Merganser – 1 male
Location: Whinfell Tarn
Name: Jonathan Lishman per Birdguides
618: 16 Apr 2023 Goshawk – 1 eating Red-legged Partridge close to garden
Location: Edge of Northern Fells
Name: David Oatway
620: 16 Apr 2023 Firecrest
Location: Park Head
Name: Nick & Jill Tardivel
Bird seen within 4 m, in small tree in garden by 2 observers (GMT (bird ringer) and Simon Tardivel). It was present for about 30 seconds. It was not with any obvious flock. Both observers have ringed Firecrest in Kent.