Saturday 22 October 2011

Filey Brigg

I had a ride out to Filey Brigg this morining, got there just before sunrise and it was a pretty spectacular one at that.
At first it looked pretty quiet with only common waders, a few distant scoter and shag on the end of the Brigg. Then the long tailed duck came into view but it was pretty distant so I had a look on the sea side-I was pretty surprised to see a tern fishing not too far out to sea, plus a couple of red throated divers, a fulmar and a few gannet.
back to the bay side and the ltd had come much closer so I crept over the rocks to get closer. It didn't seem bothered by my presence and although the light was harsh I was happy with my shots. there was also a few common scoter and 3 velvet scoters did a u turn in the bay. On the way back the common waders were very obliging in the corner.















1 comment:

East Ayton Birding said...

Great long-tailed duck shots Martin.