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.
861: 24 Dec 2022 Water Pipit – 1 with 24 Rock Pipits
Location: Biggar Bank, flooded horse paddocks
Name: Walney BO
862: 24 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Talkin Tarn
Name: Pete Howard via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp
863: 23 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Tindale Tarn
Name: Pete Howard via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp
864: 23 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: Chris Mason per Birding Cumbria whatsapp
865: 22 Dec 2022 Smew (redhead)
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: A. Collinge
Still present 9.30am at hide end. Also 11 Goosander and 5 Goldeneye
866: 22 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: Chris Mason via Birding Cumbria whatsapp
867: 21 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still present
Location: Tindale Tarn
Name: Pete Howard via Birding Cumbria Whatsapp
868: 20 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 Redhead back following thaw
Location: Tindale Tarn
Name: Pete Howard via Birding Cumbria whatsapp
869: 19 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead now returned following thaw in ice
Location: Siddick Ponds
Name: Chris Mason per Birding Cumbria whatsapp
870: 15 Dec 2022 Red-necked Grebe – 1 still
Location: Bassenthwaite
Name: Andy Langford via Birding Cumbria Google Group