Wildlife in Cumbria

CBDC provides data on a wide variety of species from all over Cumbria. The page below contains a small sample of our data, available for free to the public via PDFs, articles, interactive maps and more.

If you're looking for something specific, please don't hesitate to contact us; our data is available for free to the general public, recorders, and students. For more information, see our Data Services section or get in touch.

 

Cumbria Bird Atlas

Over 1,500 maps available to view or download in PDF format (pub. 2015)

Cumbria Moth Atlas

A 604 page atlas available to view or download in PDF format (pub. 2017)

Cumbria Mammal Atlas

A 60 page atlas available to view or download in PDF format (pub. 2017)

Cumbria Dragonfly Atlas

A 28 page atlas. PDF download, opens in new window (pub. 2005)

Cumbria Ladybirds

A 2 page colour guide. PDF download, opens in new window (pub. 2015)

Cumbria Grasshoppers

A 2 page colour guide. PDF download, opens in new window (pub. 2015)

Cumbria Shieldbugs

A 2 page colour guide. PDF download, opens in new window (pub. 2015)

House Mouse

An article and survey on the status of House Mice in Cumbria

Harvest Mouse

Details of the Cumbria Harvest Mouse survey 2021

Solway Nature Network

Report on the Solway species discovered by the Solway Nature Network volunteers (pub. 2020)

CBEB Guide

Cumbria Biodiversity Action Plan Species and Habitat statements

CBDC Publications

Short reports from local recording groups covering various topics related to biodiversity and recording in Cumbria

Cumbria Wildlife Sites

Cumbria Wildlife Sites and selection guidelines
Biodiversity Data @CumbriaBDC
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 at 8:18am
Buglife Webinar Happening Now. Showcased Get Cumbria Buzzing's successful biodiversity improvements of our Highways' verges. They can prove Better Management = more pollinators + lower maintenance costs. @cumbriawildlife, @Buzz_dont_tweet @TullieHouse
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Biodiversity Data Retweeted · SWSEIC @swseic
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 at 1:09pm
So this little friend found recently in Dumfriesshire turns out to be Dinocheirus panzeri, a first for Dumfriesshire and to the whole SWSEIC area. Thanks to @PseudoscorpUK for identifying the specimens. https://t.co/MsNsST0UVz
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Biodiversity Data @CumbriaBDC
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 6:20am
Important article as Cumbria drafts its Local Nature Recovery Strategy https://t.co/7nMfP9Ejxb
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Biodiversity Data @CumbriaBDC
Monday, March 8th, 2021 at 3:23pm
Good evening everyone! We are very excited to let you all know that the bookings for this years Recorders Conference is now open.
Follow this link to book: https://t.co/6CPqGJZJGl https://t.co/h9NzoVfjTN
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Biodiversity Data Retweeted · Tony Juniper @TonyJuniper
Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 8:36am
Here is a flavour of what the Nature Recovery Network is all about. During the years ahead, a lot more of this kind of initiative will be possible as new laws and policies lead to changes on the ground. https://t.co/OXF1CNBdnT
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