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692: 15 Feb 2023 Flock of whooper swans
Location: Thurstonfield
Name: David Gillies
A flock of around 20 swans, which I think are whooper swans have spent the last few days in a field between Thurstonfield and Kirkbampton. The have been here grazing in the field for around 7 days each year for the previous 2 years at least.
698: 11 Feb 2023 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: Andy Langford via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp
699: 10 Feb 2023 Red Kite
Location: Winster Valley
Name: David Wadsworth
to right of A5074 Breen Lane area
700: 9 Feb 2023 Smew – 1 Redhead still
Location: Tindale Tarn