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.

701: 9 Apr 2023 Green-winged Teal – 1

Location: Campfield RSPB reserve

Name: Stephen Westerberg per Birding Cumbria

702: 9 Apr 2023 SWALLOW

Location: Shap Wells

Name: Stephen Hill

15 flying north this afternoon about 15.00 hours. One doesn’t make a summer – but perhaps 15 might !!

703: 8 Apr 2023 Velvet Scoter – 2

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

704: 7 Apr 2023 Redstart – 1

Location: Talkin Tarn

Name: D Dixon per Birding Cumbria

705: 7 Apr 2023 Redstart – 1

Location: Thacka Beck

Name: Roy Bottomley

706: 7 Apr 2023 Pied Flycatcher – 1

Location: Wastwater

Name: S Walls per Birding Cumbria

707: 7 Apr 2023 Water Pipit – at leat 9 in flooded fields

Location: Biggar Farm, Walney

Name: Walney BO

708: 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.

709: 6 Apr 2023 Avocets – 2

Location: Bowness-on-Solway

Name: Chris per Birding Cumbria

710: 5 Apr 2023 Common Scoter – 1 female

Location: Appleby Golf Course Pool

Name: Clive Griffiths per Birding Cumbria Whatsapp