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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81: 3 Apr 2024 Black tailed godwit
Location: Campfield Marshes. RSPB Reserve
Name: Andy Lester
85 mid afternoon. Majority in breeding plumage. Also 7 sand martin and 2 chiff chaff
82: 2 Apr 2024 Little ringed plover
Location: Siddick ponds
Name: Graham Burr
LRP on small ponds islands
83: 2 Apr 2024 Bird sightings at Tarn Hows
Location: Tarn Hows
Name: Jon Mills
2 Goldeneye (1m, 1f) 2 Red-breasted Merganser (1f, 1m)
84: 1 Apr 2024 spring movements
Location: Bassenthwaite Marshes
Name: Andy Lester
Despite the wet weather: c85 sand martin 5 house Martin 2 Swallow 1 willow Warbler usual spring raptor activity for site
85: 1 Apr 2024 Sightings at Buttermere
Location: Buttermere
Name: Jon Mills
9 Goldeneye (4f, 5m) 2 Red-breasted Merganser
87: 31 Mar 2024 Ring Ouzel
Location: Bridleway half a mile South of Adamthwaite, Rawthey Valley
Name: Gary Jones
One singing male
88: 31 Mar 2024 Female Common Scoter.
Location: River Kent on northern edge of Kendal adjacent to Dockray Hall Industrial Estate. Just to north of footbridge at SD5161693641
Name: Ian Slater
Very wary bird. Good views from paths on both side of river to north of footbridge. No photo as only had phone.
90: 30 Mar 2024 6 short eared owls, 1 barn owl and numerous red grouse
Location: Northern penines
Name: Graham Burr