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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 3h

The Stag Rocks, Bamburgh Bonaparte's gull showed very well early evening @ntbirdclub.bsky.social

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 3h

The above show size compared to a feral Canada present all week. A few more show size relative to Barnies #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 3h

Today saw a slightly belated Barnacle movement, with 1,300 by late afternoon. As ever, the flock was worth scrutinising for North Atlantic Canada and that proved worthwhile, with this presumed Todd's arriving mid-afternoon #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This year has seen a marked decline in the usual late-summer Goosander moult gatherings. Numbers, which can often reach around 100 birds, have remained unusually low, with groups of fewer than 10 recorded to date #BudleBay #NEbirding @rossahmed.bsky.social

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Despite good birds either side of us at Holy Isle and Newton, migrants were notably scarce. The highlight was 250 Little Gulls ,with three Bramblings + four Redpolls also recorded. With little else moving, attention turned to a close Grey Plover #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Mark Eaton @markaeaton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Budle Bay, late afternoon - 3 Spotted Redshanks, 8+ Greenshanks and a very distant Great White Egret (5th record, says Budle guru @budlebirder.bsky.social), but the Brents were too distant to pick out the Black Brant #NEbirding

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John Malloy @johnmalloy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Incoming! Black Brant and Pale-bellied Brent family (juv = hybrid?) Budle Bay, Northumberland @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding #hybrid #goose #brant #brent

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Little change over the week: six Spotted Redshanks and the Curlew Sandpiper still present today, plus an Osprey through and the first two returning Barnacle Geese #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Six Spotted Redshank was the biggest patch count for quite a while, but today was all about House Martin passage, 827 passed through in just 4 hours — a new record day count for the patch #NEbirding

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Nice review of this great book by Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social in this month’s Birdwatch magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A near 5m high tide this afternoon brought the waders right onto the saltmarsh, giving superb close views. Highlight was three pristine juvenile Spotted Redshanks #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Spent the morning just over the 'border' at Bamburgh. Yesterday's Red-backed Shrike was still present but kept its distance, while a Barred Warbler was typically elusive. A few other migrants inc Redstart, Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat .Surprisingly, not a single Pied Fly #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thanks to Birdwatch magazine for their favourable review of my publication the Birds of Budle Bay. Copies are still available for anyone who would like to purchase one #NEbirding #BudleBay @alantilmouth.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Fresh northerly winds and squalls during a rather disappointing 4-hour seawatch at Annstead. These two Bonxies, 2 Sooty Shearwaters, 8 Manx, an adult Pom and 8 Arctic Skuas were the highlights #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

First Ruff of the season today + Spotshank #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This Gyr-type thing was causing mayhem amongst the waders and gulls today #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Walked out to the tern roost this AM and was not disappointed! Great views, great noise, and a notable count of 24 Roseate Terns, including 5 juvs #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

A quiet morning with the cloud finally breaking mid-afternoon to reveal an Osprey. An impressive count of 18 Mediterranean Gulls was the second-highest day count for the Bay. Also notable were the first juv Blackwits and Merlin of the autumn #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I'm delighted that a short but kind review of Birds of Budle Bay appears in the August/September 2026 issue of The Northumbrian. Take a look @ntbirdclub.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @teesmouthbirdclub.bsky.social #BirdsofBudle #NEBIRDING

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A belting adult islandica on the Ross Low this evening, fell asleep within metres of me #NEBIRDING @ntbirdclub.bsky.social

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Not long now until the summering Pale-bellied Brent is joined by the first returning wintering birds. Also, today's total of 20 Mediterranean Gulls set a new record, making it the highest known day count recorded for the bay #NEBIRDING

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Just recieved this video of an ad Laughing Gull found by Mac Navin on the Isle Cies offshore Vigo Galicia, NW Spain @rarebirdspain.bsky.social @galicianbirder.bsky.social

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

At least 12 Med Gulls this am before the rain #BudleBay #NEBIRDING

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

So far, I've only seen one Red-breasted Merganser chick this year, but it seems to have survived #BudleBay #NEBIRDING

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Whimbrel have been present almost daily from early-July #BudleBay #NEBIRDING

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Another notable obs today was an adult Avocet accompanied by four juveniles. Given the age of the young birds, they are prob likely to have bred locally.If so.this could represent the first breeding record for #BudleBay and the Lindisfarne NNR #NEBIRDING

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

At least ten Mediterranean Gulls were present today, including six juveniles. A particular highlight was this individual, which was ringed at Scolt Head Island, Norfolk, on 18 June 2026 #BudleBay #NEBIRDING

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Alan Curry @yellowbrow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Budle Bay, what a patch! Boasting a species list of 278 and rising, this publication does it proud. Brimful of attention to detail, it is an outstanding effort by the author and a thoroughly recommended addition to any birder’s bookshelf. To purchase DM @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding

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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What a treat to receive this book in the post. A detailed account of 278 species of birds observed in the spectacular landscape of Budle Bay. Many of the beautiful images are captured by the author. Many thanks for this Chris.

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Paul Weddle @onemantess.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Well chuffed when this was amongst my mail on return from hols, already started reading it, full of superb info on where to find birds in Chris's stunning patch (Budle Bay) and when to find them. A quality book by a top birder! DM @budlebirder.bsky.social #BirdsofBudle #NEbirding to get your copy👍

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Emma @emmasartworks.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Got my copy of The Birds of Budle Bay - a comprehensive survey of the birds of a beautiful area of North Northumberland, with lots of stunning photos by the author and local birders. Great reference book and lovely to look at. DM the author @budlebirder.bsky.social to buy a copy. #NEbirding 🪶

Front cover of The Birds of Budle Bay by Chris Knox

Photo of Pectoral Sandpiper by Chris Knox

Photo of goldcrest perched on a dock plant, by Chris Knox

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Matthew Pollock @mattp1975.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just having a first look at this superb publication which arrived today. As site guides/reports go, this is top drawer quality. I'll be studying this over the next few months, ahead of my next visit to "The Bay" in the autumn. Do your self a favour and pick up a copy from @budlebirder.bsky.social

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just received this wonderful book recording the avifauna of Budle Bay. Well written and illustrated with great photos. Well done Chris Knox! Highly recommended @budlebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Woodburn @gary-woodburn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This excellent new book just arrived ! It's a cracking read, packed with local knowledge, useful data & capturing decades of dedicated patch birding. Message @budlebirder.bsky.social to get your copy. #NEbirding #BirdsofBudle #Lowcarbonbirding #Patchbirding

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John Malloy @johnmalloy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Some heavyweight reading material arrived today… 😊 Great effort @budlebirder.bsky.social Contact Chris to get your copy! #NEbirding #BirdofBudle

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Tom Cadwallender @tomcadwallender.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to Chris Knox for this fantastic publication about the birds of his local patch and fabulous part of Northumberland. A real ‘tour de force’! To get your copy DM Chris at @budlebirder.bsky.social An inspiration to all patch workers. #ukbirding #nebirding

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Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Arrived with a thud this morning. Sterling work by Chris Knox. Will be referring to this regularly. To order send a direct message to @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsofBudle #UKbirding

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Alan Tilmouth @alantilmouth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Looking forward to a deep dive into the newly published ‘Birds of Budle Bay’ by @budlebirder.bsky.social in the coming days. Detailed patch accounts are always full of interest and expect this to be a great example.

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

226-pages with colour photos maps graphs & info from one of Northumbs most impt birding areas. 💷 Special price for NTBC/NNBC members: £15 + £3 postage 📩 Non-member price avail on enquiry. PLS REPOST To order send a Direct message to @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdingScotland #UKbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Amazed to see that the Pec Sand* present for last two days had been joined by a second individual this morning. Unfortunately, too far for my camera #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

There has been up to five Spoonbills this weekend #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Yesterdays Pec Sand* was again present today and showed very well for an hour or so mid-morning #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Missed the Bee-eater this morning (a long overdue patch first). Feeling slightly better after finding the first known spring record of Pec Sand #BudleBay #Nebirding @ntbirdclub.bsky.social

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