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 !!
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.
710: 5 Apr 2023 Common Scoter – 1 female
Location: Appleby Golf Course Pool
Name: Clive Griffiths per Birding Cumbria Whatsapp