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.
61: 28 Oct 2023 Swift
Location: Skelton, Penrith
Name: Spike Webb
Probable Common Swift seen briefly heading over village
64: 26 Oct 2023 Treecreeper
Location: Aira Force Waterfall
Name: Sue
- Brief sighting as it was running up an oak tree!
66: 25 Oct 2023 Two red kite
Location: A5091, just north of Dockray
Name: Sue
Two red kite standing and feeding on sheep corpse on field, just other side of wall from the road.
69: 25 Oct 2023 Merlin
Location: Rattlebeck Bridge, Glenridding Beck
Name: Sue
Lovely clear view of a merlin, flying up from stone wall then into tree.
70: 22 Oct 2023 Great White Egret
Location: Ambleside
Name: Julian Smith
In flight (quite high) between Rothay Bridge and the head of Lake Windermere.