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Filey Dams

North Yorkshire  >  United Kingdom

A small wetland of 6 hectares close to the coast in a small town.

Added* by Will Scott
Most recent update 1 június 2023
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Description

Filey Dams consists of freshwater lagoons surrounded by marsh and grassland grazed with cattle. A good site for ducks and waders, especially on migration. In autumn passerines including Vándorfüzike can be seen. There are three bird hides overlooking the lagoons.

Details

Access

There is a small carpark at the end of Wharfedale which comes off the A1039. There are 3 hides and a screen connected by paths and a boardwalk. The wetland is 1 km west from Filey rail station.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Summer , Winter

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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