Red Knot Collection

Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus among roosting Knot Caldris canutus Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk February

Knot, Calidris canutus, roost at Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, winter

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in swirling flight over mudflats habitat, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, august

Red knots resting with western sandpipers

Red knots flock at dusk

Flock of Knot (Calidris canuta) over sea with wind turbine. Liverpool Bay, UK, December

Flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) in flight at high water on the Wash estuary, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Knot (Calidris canutus) and grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) roost at high tide with numerous birds packed tightly together, Snettisham, Norfolk, October

Flock of Knot (Calidris canuta) in flight. The Wash Estuary, Norfolk, October

Flock of Knot (Calidris canuta) taking flight. Snettisham, UK, January

Flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) in flight, long exposure, winter plumage, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Roosting flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) long exposure, winter plumage, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, October. 2020VISION Book Plate

Red knot (Calidris canutus rogersi) incubating nest on a coastal gravel spit. Chukotka, Russia. June

Red Knot (colour litho)
3121135 Red Knot (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Red knot (Calidris canutus) flock at high tide roost. Snettisham, Norfolk, UK. October

Red knots (Calidris canutus) in winter plumage feeding co-operatively on tidal mudflats. Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Northumberland, England, UK December

Flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canutus) taking off, Grossmorsum, Sylt, Germany, April 2009

Red Knots on the Arctic Tundra

Resting Red Knot, Calidris canutus, Netherlands

Flock of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) in the German Wadden Sea, Calidris canutus

Flock of Knots (Calidris canutus) in flight, Netherlands

Red Knot flock flying, Calidris canutus, The Netherlands

Red Knot flapping it's wings, Calidris canutus, Netherlands

Flying Red Knot, Calidris canutus, Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) foraging on shoreline, Texel, The Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) standing on shoreline, Texel, The Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) walking along the shoreline, beach IJmuiden, The Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) juvenile searching for food in seaweed, IJmuiden, The Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) preening, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Abstract of Knot (Calidris canutus) flock roosting, The Wash, Norfolk, UK, December

Knot Caildris canutus at high tide roost Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk February

Red Knot Pair

Long-billed Dowitcher with Red Knots

Knot (Calidris canutus) adult, breeding plumage, passage migrant standing on volcanic black sand beach, Northeastern Iceland, June

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, non-breeding plumage, with individual Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), at high tide roost, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, November

Knot (Calidris canutus) juvenile, in flight over water, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, November

Red knot, 19th century C013 / 6400
Red knot (Calidris cantus). Plate 190 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Red Knot Calidris canutus on iced over pool Cley Norfolk winter

Calidris cantus, red knot
Plate 190 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Calidris canutus, red knot
Plate 315 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Knot (Calidris canutus) three adults, winter plumage, foraging on mudflats at low tide, Yorkshire, England, February

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The mesmerizing sight of a flock of Red Knots fills the air at Snettisham RSPB Reserve in Norfolk. Among them, Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus can be seen roosting peacefully alongside the Knot Caldris canutus. These beautiful birds find solace in this winter haven, The Wash, as they seek refuge from the cold. In their mudflats habitat, these Knots (Calidris canutus) create a breathtaking spectacle as they take flight together, swirling and dancing above the vast expanse. Even over Liverpool Bay, with wind turbines dotting the horizon, these resilient creatures continue their journey without hesitation. At high water on the Wash estuary, a magnificent flock of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) grace us with their presence in flight. Their vibrant plumage stands out against the backdrop of crashing waves and shifting tides. Not only do these Knots share their roosting spots with grey plovers (Pluvialis squatarola), but they also embark on incredible flights across The Wash Estuary. In October and January alike, we witness their synchronized movements as they soar through the skies. Captured in long exposure shots during winter plumage at Snettisham RSPB Reserve, a flock of Red Knots showcases its elegance and gracefulness mid-flight. Each bird adds to the symphony of nature's wonders unfolding before our eyes. Far away in Chukotka, Russia lies an incubating nest on a coastal gravel spit where Red Knots (Calidris canutus rogersi) protect their future generations amidst rugged landscapes and harsh conditions. Their dedication to ensuring survival is truly remarkable. This stunning species has been immortalized through various forms of art like colour lithographs that capture every intricate detail of its beauty. It serves as a reminder that nature's creations are awe-inspiring and deserve our utmost admiration.