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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 jun 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 Šarenokrili azijski zviždak 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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