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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 15h

Also present were last saturdays( or another) presumed Todd’s Canada Goose (Branta canadensis interior) and a briefly seen small-billed /dinky Canada Goose, possibly Richardson’s Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii hutchinsii #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 15h

An obvious arrival of Barnacle Geese today, with birds flying in off the sea into a fresh westerly, bringing numbers around the bay to at least 4,500 by late afternoon inc three leucistic birds #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 16h

At least three in #BudleBay by late afternoon

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

At least 100 Little Gull offshore Annstead Point (Seahouses) this afternoon. Also four Sooties N #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Regular counts suggest that the number of roosting Pink-footed Geese in the bay is much reduced so far this autumn. Most are arriving high from the north and continue straight through, rather than settling in the area #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thirty-five Whoopers through today, always a pleasure #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This young Peregrine was causing mayhem among the wildfowl and waders this am #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A locustella in early-October, bet that got the heart racing !

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Just a single Knot in bay this am, how times have changed ! #BudleBay #NEbirding

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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 · 03/10/2026

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 · 02/10/2026

They’re pretty much annual at Budle — we had one on 26th September. Most are probably local birds, but occasionally we get them flying over the point and across the bay towards Ross, so they’re clearly heading somewhere!

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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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