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.

891: 1 Dec 2022 Common Scoter

Location: Cavendish Dock Barrow

Name: Paul Haughian

3:30 just before light went.

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892: 28 Nov 2022 Cetti’s Warbler

Location: Park End Moss

Name: Stephen Taylor

Singing loud and clear very close to the hide entrance throughout my stay (9:15 to 11:00am). Saw briefly a few times flitting low across the path.

893: 27 Nov 2022 Waxwing – 1

Location: A66 Stainton/Newbiggin crossroads

Name: John France

894: 26 Nov 2022 Little Auk – 1

Location: Silecroft

Name: Jonathan Lishman per birdguides

895: 26 Nov 2022 Todd’s Canada Goose – 1

Location: Rockcliffe Marsh

Name: Nick Franklin per biding cumbria Google group

896: 25 Nov 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Phil Evans per Birding Cumbria What’s app

897: 22 Nov 2022 Mediterranean Gull – 1

Location: Furness Academy sports pitches

Name: Pete Ellis

898: 22 Nov 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Phil Evans per Biding Cumbria Google Group

899: 21 Nov 2022 Waxwing – 8

Location: Helme Chase Gardens, Kendal

Name: Rare Bird Alert

900: 19 Nov 2022 Great White Egret

Location: Lazonby in Eden valley.

Name: Robert Dawson

Alighted in ditch close to river before flying off low into marshy ground by trees at 3.15pm. Clear view, orangish bill seen.