Kent Ornithological Society

Some intriguing sea-watching sightings, the two sandpipers from last week and two Purple Herons were among the highlights in Kent this week. See Kentos.org.uk #kentbirding
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KOS species of the month – August
Sandwich Tern – One of the three species named in relation to Kent this elegant bird breeds in colonies and normally winters south of the Equator with ringing recoveries showing birds moving between Kent and Namibia. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

An excellent week of birding in Kent with White-rumped Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Night-heron and several other scarce birds. See kentos.org.uk for full highlights. #kentbirding #birdguides

Returning waders, a Pom Skua, a Quail and some other early migration made for an interesting week of birding in Kent. See the weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding

The most unusual sighting in Kent this week was an unseasonal Jack Snipe at Worth while the Bonaparte’s remained at Oare and juvenile Yellow-legged Gulls were at Dungeness. Full highlights on Kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS Site of the month – July
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is a Kent Wildlife Trust site which in July should allow visitors to see broods of young wildfowl and Great-crested Grebes as well as Swallows and Martins feeding over the lakes. . #kentosbirding #kentbirding

A second rare American gull visiting the county, another Caspian Tern and a large group of Cattle Egrets were among the highlights in Kent birding this week. See kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides

Another mega was found in Kent this week, a Zitting Cisticola at Foreness! It was a good week of Summer birding in any case as the Bonaparte’s Gull returned and Caspian Tern was seen at two locations. Full highlights on kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS species of the month - July
House Martin – July is a good time to see these smart acrobatic birds at their nest sites under the eaves of buildings. They are glossier and blue-black compared to Sand Martin but easily distinguished at distance by their white rump.#kentbirding

A relatively quiet week in Kent, with the best bird being a Rosy Starling that was seen briefly in a private garden. Other nice birds included a Serin, European Bee-eaters, White Storks and a Ruddy Shelduck. Full details on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides

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The weekly birding highlights in Kent included Golden Oriole, Black Kite and Bee-eater. See full details on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

Another very rare bird was found in Kent, a Western Orphean Warbler, but unfortunately access to the private site was not granted. There was as plenty other stuff to see including a beautiful Rose-coloured Starling. Full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

KOS Site of the month – June
Old Park and Chequers Wood, Canterbury – This 200ha site much of which is SSSI designated on the outskirts of Canterbury is currently under threat. Amongst other species it is home to Turtle Doves and Nightingales. #kentbirding

An singing Icterine Warbler at North Foreland was the best bird of the week but there was plenty of raptor action elsewhere in Kent. See full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding
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KOS species of the month - June
Hobby – This small summer visiting falcon which can appear anywhere in the county but favours reedbeds and marshes where it can pick off and eat dragonflies on the wing. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

Last week’s mega was topped this week by a new bird for Kent no less, an Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler! Other good birds included Bee-eater and Red-footed Falcon. For full weekly highlights see kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding

A very rare Black-headed Bunting was briefly at Foreness Point while there were plenty of scarce birds seen such as Red-backed Shrike, Red-footed Falcon, Black Kite and Montague’s Harrier. Full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

World Bee Day - Important as a pollinator not just for humans but also for fruits that some birds rely on. And directly being a favoured food for others such as Bee-eaters. Did you know two species of Bee-eaters have been seen in Kent? #kentosbirding #kentbirding #worldbeeday

Two ‘BBRC rarities’ were discovered in Kent this week: a Kentish Plover and a Whiskered Tern. Other notable sightings included a Long-tailed Skua (video of David Scott) and two Bee-eaters. Read the full highlights on kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding

Do you know a particular individual who has spent countless hours, tirelessly surveying or ringing birds? Do you know a young birder who is making significant contributions? BTO is asking all birders for nominations for the 2025 Marsh Awards! mailchi.mp/bto/seeking-...

May 11th is one of two International Migratory Bird Days focussed on raising awareness of the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. This year the theme is creating bird-friendly cities and communities. www.worldmigratorybirdday.org #WMBD2025

Following some good birds in recent weeks at Dungeness and North Foreland, it was Sandwich Bay’s turn! A Western Bonelli’s Warbler was the best of a long list of scarcities. Elsewhere a Montague’s Harriet was noteworthy. See all highlights on Kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

KOS Site of the month – May
A spell of appropriate weather and sea watching for common and rarer migrants from Dungeness can be very rewarding from either the ‘fishing boats’ or by the shingle banks bordering the power station.. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

KOS species of the month - May.
Bittern, once extinct in Kent, can now be heard booming again at several sites across Kent. Favouring large reedbeds May is one of the best months to hear males’ deep far sounding calls. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

Warm weather and easterly winds brought further scarcities to Kent while Pom season continued at Dungeness. Full highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

Reminder: the KOS AGM is this Wednesday at 7.30pm and is followed by a talk on the birding highlights of 2024! Zoom link and details on kentos.org.uk/index.php/ab...

Caspian Tern, a day of scarcities at North Foreland and great sea-watching at Dungeness made for another good week of birding in Kent. See kentos.org.uk for full Weekly Highlights. #kentbirding

International Mother Earth Day takes place today and has a focus on reducing the Damaging impacts, Environmental pollution and human health concerns from single use plastics. #EarthDay #22april #ClimateAction #EarthDay2025

Another excellent week in Kent birding. With Booted Eagle, Surf Scoter, Pallas’s Warbler, Red-rumped Swallow and much more. See website for Weekly Highlights. Kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding