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.
822: 9 Jan 2023 Smew – 1 redhead back
Location: Tindale Tarn
Name: Peter Howard via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp
824: 8 Jan 2023 Female blackcap
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Name: Colin Aldred
There were a male and female here in our front garden last year but I’ve only seen the female so far.
825: 8 Jan 2023 Great Northern Diver
Location: Ormsgill Reservoir
Name: Phil Collier
Juvenile Great Northern Diver is still on Ormsgill Reservoir.
827: 7 Jan 2023 Long Tailed Duck
Location: Silecroft
Name: Jonathan Lishman
1 female type flew South. Also 21 Red Throated Divers.
828: 7 Jan 2023 Greater Scaup
Location: South Walney CWT Reserve
Name: Phil Collier
Female Greater Scaup showing really well in front of Bay Hide after the high tide.
830: 6 Jan 2023 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: Chris Mason via Birding Cumbria whatsapp