√Filey Brigg

Thursday 7^th September 2017

Following yesterday's visit to Filey Dams we had a crack at Filey Brigg today.

As we walked on towards the Brigg a 'Sparrowhawk' flew above us – on examining the photo later the bird was actually a Peregrine Falcon – nice one.

A morning on Filey Brigg this morning on a dry but windy (on the Brigg) day.

On our arrival at the sea watching hut a gentleman with a scope pointed out a Peregrine Falcon that was approaching from the sea.

I eventually picked out the bird from his comprehensive directions.

Later I found out that the gentleman was Mark Pearson – thanks Mark.

As Sue and I walked to Brigg End a Pr. of Peregrine Falcon were seen.

At Brigg End a Grey(?) Seal pup was lazing on the rocks.

A possible Shag was with a few Great Black-backed Gull.

I find it difficult to ID distinguish Cormorant and Shag.

There were many Gannet inc Juv's in the air and diving for food.

A possible Whimbrel made a fly past.

Lots of Oystercatchers but other Waders were scarce; a Redshank called and a Turnstone made a fly past.

3 Common Scoter were bobbing about on the sea.

Returning to the Hut area a very well camouflaged Black Tailed Godwit was pointed out to us by a couple with a scope.

An obliging Juv. Linnet popped up onto the rocks close by.

We walked back to town via the high cliff path where a Kestrel and Fulmar were seen.

An interesting place and a nice way to spend a few hours – apparently a Great Skua had been seen earlier in the day.

Black Tailed Godwit!