Chris Knox
@budlebirder.bsky.social
Birder with over 45 years patch watching #BudleBay in NE #Northumberland. Opinions are own.
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
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
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
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
A belting adult islandica on the Ross Low this evening, fell asleep within metres of me #NEBIRDING @ntbirdclub.bsky.social
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
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
So far, I've only seen one Red-breasted Merganser chick this year, but it seems to have survived #BudleBay #NEBIRDING
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
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
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
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.
Chris Knox@budlebirder.bsky.social · 3mo ago226-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
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👍
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 🪶
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
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
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
Some heavyweight reading material arrived today… 😊 Great effort @budlebirder.bsky.social Contact Chris to get your copy! #NEbirding #BirdofBudle
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
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
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.
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
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
