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: 5 May 2023 Cattle Egret – 2 in fields south west of Low Foulshaw Farm, viewable from Cumbria Coastal Way footpath.
Location: Low Foulshaw
Name: Dave Thexton
643: 4 May 2023 10 Housemartins
Location: River Ellen Maryport stretch of river beneath Mote Hill
Name: Dennis Renney
10 Housemartins seen all gathering mud from the river bank. All birds were swooping low and and gathering the mud in their beaks. White rumps could be seen clearly on all birds.
646: 3 May 2023 Curlew Sandpiper – 1 summer plumage bird over high tide period
Location: Bowness Railings
Name: Nick Franklin via Birding Cumbria
648: 2 May 2023 Night Heron – 1 over motorway heading towards Longtown
Location: M6 Motorway
Name: John Miles per Birding Cumbria
650: 1 May 2023 Velvet Scoter – 5 north
Location: St Bees Head
Name: Michael Mills per Birding Cumbria