September sightings
September 2026 was an exceptionally varied month for birds around Filey, with the passage of waders, seabirds, wildfowl and migrants producing a strong run of records. The month began with good wader numbers at the Dams and East Lea, including Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, Ruff, Dunlin, Snipe and Black-tailed Godwit. Curlew were particularly conspicuous,