After returning from Scotland a few days ago (and surveying in the interim), I was back guiding this week - over on the coast, at Scarborough and Filey.
The harbour (on ice)
Three days were planned, and while unfortunately only two were possible (Friday's big storm sadly putting paid to that day), my respective teams for each day had plenty to enjoy.
Kingfisher (video screengrab)
Starting in Scarborough and with the tide high, both mornings were excellent - highlights included a fabulously tame and showy Kingfisher, Great Northern and Red-throated Divers and a Common Seal in the harbour, and along the Marine Drive / South Bay, another Great Northern and many more Red-throats, Grey Seals, Harbour Porpoises and plenty of seabirds.
Filey seafront
As the tide ebbed and the promontory became accessible, each day we spent the afternoon in the (somewhat familiar) surroundings of Filey - specifically the beach, Bay Corner and Brigg. Always a joy, and never disappointing - with another four Great Northern Divers in the bay, lots of waders to enjoy (including good numbers of very accommodating Purple Sandpipers) and the wild, beautiful coastling pretty much to ourselves.
Great Northern Diver, South Bay
Kingfisher, harbour
Weasel, Filey
