Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Monday, 22 August 2022

Filey Dams & East Lee - 22nd August 2022

 

Common Snipe

I decided to have a look at Filey Dams this morning, a reserve that I should visit more often! Word of a summer plumaged Spotted Redshank interested me, but on arrival, I was informed that it had flown "15 minutes ago"! A quick look around produced most of the expected birds plus c9 Black Tailed Godwits, 3 mobile Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Snipe. The light was poor and I struggled with my Canon 7D Mk2, so I offer what can only be described as "record shots"!

Black Tailed Godwit

Moorhen with fish breakfast


Word came in that the Spotted Redshank had been relocated over on the East Lea reserve. I made my way over, luckily I had my gate key, thinking I had not been on East Lea since before the first lockdown! The Spotted Redshank was located, on the far side of East Lea, so very distant. Also present were 2 Ruff, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Dunlin, 3 Common Snipe, 1 Black Tailed Godwit and several Yellow Wagtails.

Spotted Redshank





Common Snipe





Black Tailed Godwit



All images taken on beanbag with Canon 7D Mk2 and 400mm 5.6 prime lens. Apologies to the beautiful birds that I failed to do justice too!



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