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: 14 Apr 2023 Spoonbill

Location: Foxfield

Name: David Satterthwaite

Juv Spoonbill seen from Angerton marsh , bird on the sands 09.00

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702: 14 Apr 2023 Osprey

Location: Foxfield

Name: David Satterthwaite

2 Ospreys seen flying north over white moss , at the level crossing on to Angerton moss 08.45. Photo of birds in silhouette .

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703: 14 Apr 2023 Brambling

Location: Lowick Hall

Name: David Satterthwaite

At least ten birds seen in the grounds of Lowick hall . Also 3 redpoll in the larches

704: 14 Apr 2023 Grasshopper Warbler – 1

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

705: 13 Apr 2023 Bonxie – 1

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

706: 13 Apr 2023 Velvet Scoter – 2

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

707: 13 Apr 2023 Ring Ouzel

Location: Thornthwaite

Name: Kathryn Wilkins

Up in the trees in woodland next to the house.

708: 12 Apr 2023 Long-tailed Duck

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Colin Raven

Female Long-tailed Duck still late afternoon, also 2 Common Tern, 160 Sand Martin, 90 Swallow, 3 House Martin

709: 11 Apr 2023 Common Sandpiper – 2

Location: River Lune Tebay

Name: Roy Bottomley

710: 11 Apr 2023 Common Scoter – 1 male

Location: River Kent, Kendal

Name: Cog per Birding Cumbria