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.

801: 27 Jan 2023 Cattle Egret – 1

Location: Ulverston

Name: Birdguides

802: 26 Jan 2023 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Tindale Tarn

Name: Stephen Westerberg via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp

803: 26 Jan 2023 Todd’s Canada Goose – 1 viewed from Old Sandsfield

Location: Rockcliffe Marsh

Name: Nick Franklin

804: 25 Jan 2023 Ring-necked Duck – 1 female still

Location: Longtown Ponds

Name: Nick Franklin

805: 24 Jan 2023 Long-tailed Duck

Location: Coniston Water

Name: David Shackleton

806: 24 Jan 2023 Firecrest – 1

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Chris Mason via Birding Cumbria whatsapp

807: 24 Jan 2023 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Tindale Tarn

Name: Stephen Westerberg via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp

808: 23 Jan 2023 Water Pipit – 1 with 19 Rock Pipits

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

809: 21 Jan 2023 Great Northern Diver

Location: Waterhead, Lk Windermere

Name: Jonathan Lishman

Still present.

810: 21 Jan 2023 Long-tailed Duck

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Andrea Collins

Female Long-tailed Duck still on main lagoon at Hodbarrow. Sorry, pics aren’t great – she’s a bit camera shy.

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