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.

641: 9 Apr 2023 Garganey – pair

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Carl per Birding Cumbria

642: 9 Apr 2023 Whimbrel – 1

Location: Fat Lamb, Ravenstonedale

Name: James Towill per Birding Cumbria

643: 9 Apr 2023 Green-winged Teal – 1

Location: Campfield RSPB reserve

Name: Stephen Westerberg per Birding Cumbria

644: 8 Apr 2023 Velvet Scoter – 2

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

645: 7 Apr 2023 Redstart – 1

Location: Talkin Tarn

Name: D Dixon per Birding Cumbria

646: 7 Apr 2023 Redstart – 1

Location: Thacka Beck

Name: Roy Bottomley

647: 7 Apr 2023 Pied Flycatcher – 1

Location: Wastwater

Name: S Walls per Birding Cumbria

648: 7 Apr 2023 Water Pipit – at leat 9 in flooded fields

Location: Biggar Farm, Walney

Name: Walney BO

649: 6 Apr 2023 Avocets – 2

Location: Bowness-on-Solway

Name: Chris per Birding Cumbria

650: 6 Apr 2023 Sand martins and two swallows

Location: River Ellen Beech Hill, Oughterside

Name: Gary Bolton

Numerous sand martins and two swallow seen feeding up on A hatch of fly along the river, near the bridge.