Another mega and first for Filey was a White-throated Needletail found late on 9th. It drew a large crowd before disappearing overnight to Scotland. On 1st a Greenshank south at

A good start with waders including Spotted Redshank, Ruff 6, Green Sandpiper, and Cetti’s Warbler at Filey Dams and two Little Ringed Plover at East Lea. There were large numbers

The end of summer and the beginning of autumn bought some good sightings. On 1st a Little Egret on bay side of Carr Naze, a species which is taken for

  The month started slowly with a Wood Sandpiper at Filey Dams. On 3rd 210 Swifts flew north (over the bay) at Hunmanby Gap in the early morning. A Hobby

Crossbills were often seen this month, particularly at Hunmanby Gap. Most of the bird action was there as well. One was in Glen Gardens on 1st. Two Barnacle Geese went

The spring migrants started appearing this month. On 1st Sand Martin at East Lea, Little Egret and six Common Snipe at Filey Dams, and a Short-eared Owl at the Tip.

On 1st 50 Pink-footed Geese flew north over Tip. A Chiffchaff at Hunmanby Gap earlier flew towards The Bay. Ten White-fronted Geese frequented East Lea all month.  Two -three Short-eared

Another quiet month On 1st 26 Curlew on farmland adjacent to East Lea pool. A long-staying Red-necked Grebe (all through February) was off Carr Naze. On 2nd Barnacle Geese still