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.
621: 1 May 2023 Velvet Scoter – 5 north
Location: St Bees Head
Name: Michael Mills per Birding Cumbria
622: 1 May 2023 Hooded Merganser still at the tarn
Location: Whinfell Tarn
Name: David Nattrass
The Hooded Merganser was chased about by the Mute Swan
624: 28 Apr 2023 Red-rumped Swallow -1
Location: Head of Lake Windermere
Name: Ashley Cooper per Birding Cumbria
626: 28 Apr 2023 goosander chicks
Location: On River Eden, East of Carlisle, about 500 metres before the river goes under the M6. NY 429568
Name: Dee Gaffney
I saw an odd thing yesterday, 6 small goosanders – about half the size of an adult – swimming together along the River Eden, upstream from Carlisle. I was exploring the river bank by bike from the centre of Carlisle upstream and got nearly as far as the M6. Several things seemed odd – the birds were more developed than I’d expect for April 28th, and there was no visible mother with them. I admit I was concerned for them. Sadly, their future will be one thing I never know. The river seems nice and clean, i saw several fish jumping. is it unusual to see baby goosanders this early in the season?
627: 27 Apr 2023 White-tailed Eagle – adult flew east low over field by railway line just east of M6
Location: Mossband
Name: BirdGuides
