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.

881: 8 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Tindale Tarn

Name: Birding Cumbria whatsapp

882: 7 Dec 2022 Red-necked Grebe – 1 on sea

Location: Netherton

Name: Arnold Strand

883: 7 Dec 2022 Yellow-browed Warbler – 1

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Dave Thexton

Marc McLoughlin

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884: 7 Dec 2022 Long-tailed Duck – 1 female

Location: Hodbarrow

Name: Marc McLoughlin

885: 7 Dec 2022 Olive-backed Pipit

Location: Muncaster Estate

Name: Colin Raven

Feeding on path bordering the front lawn of Muncaster Castle near to entrance to display meadow. Park in main car park. Grounds open Sat and Sun from 1100hrs  

886: 6 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 redhead

Location: Tindale Tarn

Name: Pete Howard

887: 6 Dec 2022 Great and little egrets

Location: Sandside estuary

Name: David Hartropp

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888: 4 Dec 2022 Smew – 1 Redhead still

Location: Siddick Pond

Name: Chris Mason via Birding Cumbria what’s app

889: 4 Dec 2022 male Sparrowhawk

Location: Foulshaw Moss

Name: Mike Redman

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890: 1 Dec 2022 Tawny Owl

Location: Arnside garden

Name: Mike Redman

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