Bird news

Thursday 3rd September 2026

Date Species Site Count Observer
03/09/26Grey PartridgeLangwathby66G Longrigg
11:00
6 coveys and 1 pair covey size 16, 14, 12, 8, and 2 of 7 first located with thermal imager some of the early coveys may have joined up to form the large ones. NY580335.  
03/09/26Green SandpiperEdenhall, Penrith1G Longrigg
10:00
NY567327.  
03/09/26Marsh HarrierFoulshaw Moss1D B Thexton
16:53
3cy male.  
03/09/26HobbyFoulshaw Moss1D B Thexton
16:53
Adult giving several flight views.  
03/09/26RuffFlodders Tarn Brackenber Moor4G Longrigg
06:30
All females seen together feeding with Snipe which was more robust and slightly bigger. NY718196.  
03/09/26Green SandpiperTilekiln pond1G Longrigg
05:45
Still there at 15.30. NY686174.  
03/09/26Green WoodpeckerRydal Water1H Coghill
09:09
Calling along the bridleway under Loughrigg. NY351060.  
03/09/26GadwallRydal Water1H Coghill
09:00
Drake towards the boat house end of Rydal Water. (2nd record for the greater Ambleside area in 5 years for me!). NY358062.