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.
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832: 4 Jan 2023 Black Throated Diver
Location: Silecroft
Name: Jonathan Lishman
- 1ad on Sea, also 1f Velvet Scoter south, 1adW Little Gull north and early singles of a Fulmar north and an adult Gannet south
836: 2 Jan 2023 Blackcap in Garden
Location: Allerby, near Aspatria
Name: Nigel Monckton
Male Blackcap visiting fatball and seed feeders in garden. Seen on consecutive days ie 1&2 January
837: 2 Jan 2023 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Tindale Tarn
Name: Chris via birding cumbria whatsapp
839: 2 Jan 2023 Glaucous Gull – 1 second calendar year still
Location: Sandgate Marsh, Flukeburgh
Name: Mike Robinson via birding cumbria whatsapp