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.

861: 12 Nov 2022 Snow Bunting- 2

Location: Workington Harbour

Name: RBA

862: 11 Nov 2022 Swallow – 1

Location: Foulshaw Moss

Name: David Burns Thexton

863: 6 Nov 2022 Ring-necked Duck – 1 female

Location: Longtown Ponds

Name: RBA

864: 3 Nov 2022 Velvet Scoter – 2

Location: Walney

Name: Walney Bird Observatory

865: 1 Nov 2022 At least 40 linnet and 12 greenfinch

Location: Maryport pier

Name: Graham Burr

866: 31 Oct 2022 Common/Pallid Swift – 1

Location: Heversham

Name: LDBWS whatsapp

867: 31 Oct 2022 Long-tailed Duck – 1 female

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Shaun Warburton

868: 30 Oct 2022 Merlin

Location: Black Dyke levels, Arnside

Name: Michael Redman

Merlin flew off Cumbria into tree on border with Lancashire where photo taken

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869: 28 Oct 2022 Swift/Pallid Swift – 1

Location: Biggar Bank, Walney

Name: Tony Phizacklea

870: 26 Oct 2022 Waxwing – 10 flying over

Location: Windermere

Name: Rare Bird Alert