bee-eaters in Cumbria

[steunited]

Not sure if anyone has already reported this but there are some bee-eaters nesting in Cumbria
I am sure serious birdwatchers will already now of their presence but thought i would post on here if anyone nearby wants to see them before they leave.
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/rare-bird-nesting-in-cumbrian-quarry-draws-big-crowd-1.1224309

 

[The W]

Given how infrequently they're known to have attempted to bred in the UK, to have pairs in consecutive years is either a big coincidence or a sign their range expansion is going to cover the channel sooner or later. Global warming is a serious issue, but the colonisation by bee-eaters is one consequence I can live with!

 

[mickledore]

Went to see them a couple of weeks ago on my home from Bamburgh. Though the world must know about from the numbers present!

 

[mark richards]

they nested in Isle of white last year, not sure about this year though ...great to see these birds, hope the come back..