NEWS & EVENTS
July and the Gannets
Memorable for the huge flocks of Gannets, Kittiwakes and auks in Filey Bay at the end of the month, engaged in a feeding frenzy and accompanied by Minke Whales further
June journal
A quieter month, but with a very surprising breeding record at Filey Dams. On 1st a Brent Goose and a Red--tailed Diver were in the bay corner with a pair
Marvellous May
May was busy and ended with a very unexpected First for Filey. On 1st a Sedge Warbler was at the Tip. 2 Whimbrel were flushed from Brigg end, a rare
April ‘Arbingers
Things livened up in April, with the expected spring migrant starting to show up. On 2nd a male Wheatear was on Carr Naze, with a Willow Warbler singing in Filey
March Musings
The Red-necked Grebe lingered in the bay until 10th. On 2nd a Tawny Owl was calling near entrance to East Lea and the Cetti’s Warbler was present all month. An
February thoughts
On 1st there was a Brent Goose in the Country Park and five Whooper Swans at Filey Dams briefly. 6 Great Northern Divers, 7 Red-throated Divers, 15 Great Crested Grebes,
January Jottings
A quiet month, with most of the action on the sea. The year started with the usual suspects: Great Northern Divers in the bay plus 36 Wigeon, 2 Teal, and
FBOG Membership Renewals
Just a gentle reminder that FBOG membership subscriptions are due on 1st Jan 2023. The rates will remain at the same levels as 2022 and are as follows:- Adult single