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.

981: 5 Sep 2022 Red-necked Grebe – 1

Location: Walney

Name: Walney BO

982: 5 Sep 2022 Garganey – 1

Location: Ulpha Meadows

Name: Dave Thexton

983: 5 Sep 2022 Hobby – 1

Location: Cliburn Moss

Name: Colin Auld

984: 4 Sep 2022 Great White Egret – 9

Location: Arnside west of viaduct

Name: Lancaster and district birdwatching society WhatsApp

985: 4 Sep 2022 Little Stint – 1 juvenile

Location: Arnside west of viaduct

Name: Ldbws WhatsApp

986: 3 Sep 2022 Red Kite

Location: Greenodd Roundabout

Name: Matthew Cookson

Circling over A590.

987: 2 Sep 2022 Pink-footed Goose – c50 south

Location: Sandale

Name: Chris Taylor

First reported birds of autumn

988: 2 Sep 2022 White-tailed Eagle – 1

Location: Sand bank off Grange-over-Sands

Name: BirdGuides

One of the satellite tagged Isle of White birds reported to be present at this location

989: 1 Sep 2022 Great White Egret

Location: Ulpha Fields

Name: Matthew Cookson

Briefly in the waters before being ousted by the attentions of a Grey Heron & a Little Egret. Flew South.

990: 31 Aug 2022 Mandarin drake

Location: Grinsdale River Eden

Name: PeterWilson