Shorebird migration is kicking in wonderfully here in Filey over the last few days, and when the forecast is for showers, it often pays to sit tight at a local wetland and see what drops in. I spent a while at the Dams (YWT reserve) yesterday afternoon and had the privilege of watching no fewer than 63 (!) stunning Black-tailed Godwits pit-stop for a while on their way south, from Iceland, joining a single already-present (and very happy) bird for a snack, wash and brush-up. A site record and a real thrill.... keep the sound up for their excited yipping!
