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.

911: 27 Nov 2022 Waxwing – 1

Location: A66 Stainton/Newbiggin crossroads

Name: John France

912: 26 Nov 2022 Little Auk – 1

Location: Silecroft

Name: Jonathan Lishman per birdguides

913: 26 Nov 2022 Todd’s Canada Goose – 1

Location: Rockcliffe Marsh

Name: Nick Franklin per biding cumbria Google group

914: 25 Nov 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Phil Evans per Birding Cumbria What’s app

915: 22 Nov 2022 Mediterranean Gull – 1

Location: Furness Academy sports pitches

Name: Pete Ellis

916: 22 Nov 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Phil Evans per Biding Cumbria Google Group

917: 21 Nov 2022 Waxwing – 8

Location: Helme Chase Gardens, Kendal

Name: Rare Bird Alert

918: 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.

919: 19 Nov 2022 Smew – 1 redhead still

Location: Siddick Ponds

Name: Roy Bottomley

920: 18 Nov 2022 Red Kite – 1

Location: Skirwith

Name: Andrew Holliman via Birding Cumbria Google group