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.
71: 7 Apr 2024 Fieldfare
Location: Livingstone Homestead
Name: Andy Lester
148 over north early morning, also 6 tree sparrow, 1 swallow and 2 dipper
72: 7 Apr 2024 Common scoter
Location: Livingstone Homestead
Name: Andy Lester
Calling flock high over NE late eve
73: 6 Apr 2024 Swallows
Location: Greenodd
Name: Lee Devereaux
Two swallows heading west over Greenodd
74: 6 Apr 2024 Mediterranean Gulls
Location: Hodbarrow
Name: Andrea Collins
Two adults with the Black-headed Gulls on the main island.
75: 6 Apr 2024 Guillemot
Location: Duddon Estuary, Hodbarrow
Name: Andrea Collins
Guillemot diving frequently just by the lighthouse at Hodbarrow. Common enough at St Bees of course but always interesting to see them elsewhere on the Cumbrian coast.
76: 6 Apr 2024 steady movement despite winds
Location: Longtown Gravel Pits
Name: Andy Lester
20 sand martin N 1 Swallow N 3 willow Warbler 2chiff chaff
78: 4 Apr 2024 Owls
Location: Northern penines
Name: Graham Burr
12 SEO 5 barn owls 1 male merlin and 26 male and 1 female black grouse
79: 4 Apr 2024 Sightings
Location: Bassenthwaite Lake viewing point
Name: Jon Mills
1 Osprey 4 Goosander (2f, 2m) 5 Sand Martin
80: 3 Apr 2024 Barn owl
Location: Livingstone Homestead
Name: Andy Lester
Ad hunting late eve just west of Moat village. Also 5 tree sparrow mid afternoon.