Dungeness Bird Observatory
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Dungeness Bird Observatory has been monitoring birds on the Kent coast since 1952, with hostel style accommodation available to all. Follow for info on the obs and sightings from the local area. More info on our website: http://www.dungenessbirdobs.org.uk
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A wonderful review written by Sarah Harris in the recent @britishbirds.bsky.social.
A wonderful review written by Sarah Harris in the recent @britishbirds.bsky.social.
A brilliant recovery of a Dungeness ringed Blackcap. It was ringed as a young male on 20th September last year, it has been caught again at Jew's Gate, Gibraltar on the 19th January 2026. Travelling 1720km SSW during its autumn migration, to where it is now presumably wintering.
January 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM
A brilliant recovery of a Dungeness ringed Blackcap. It was ringed as a young male on 20th September last year, it has been caught again at Jew's Gate, Gibraltar on the 19th January 2026. Travelling 1720km SSW during its autumn migration, to where it is now presumably wintering.
Recent sightings. Red-throated Divers, a few Brent Geese among the Gulls on the sea. Firecrests, Chiffchaffs in the Trapping Area and Bewick and Whooper Swans, Tree Sparrows, Yellowhammers and Corn Buntings near Midley.
January 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Recent sightings. Red-throated Divers, a few Brent Geese among the Gulls on the sea. Firecrests, Chiffchaffs in the Trapping Area and Bewick and Whooper Swans, Tree Sparrows, Yellowhammers and Corn Buntings near Midley.
A big Thank you to everyone who has renewed their ‘Friends’ for 2026. A gentle reminder to those who haven’t yet. The cost is just £20.00.
January 8, 2026 at 8:42 AM
A big Thank you to everyone who has renewed their ‘Friends’ for 2026. A gentle reminder to those who haven’t yet. The cost is just £20.00.
A Happy and Bird filled New Year to all our ‘Friends’ and supporters.
January 1, 2026 at 8:21 AM
A Happy and Bird filled New Year to all our ‘Friends’ and supporters.
A Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas to all our Friends and Supporters.
December 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas to all our Friends and Supporters.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Amazing sunset over the reserve last night
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Amazing sunset over the reserve last night
An improvement today with more birds on the move including 1225 Starlings and 233 Chaffinches arriving in-off the sea and going W/NW between the wintry showers. While a Serin also came in, briefly lingering in the Moat before leaving again. #kentbirding
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
An improvement today with more birds on the move including 1225 Starlings and 233 Chaffinches arriving in-off the sea and going W/NW between the wintry showers. While a Serin also came in, briefly lingering in the Moat before leaving again. #kentbirding
Siberian Chiffchaff half way up the northern Long Pit on the eastern side #kentbirding
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Siberian Chiffchaff half way up the northern Long Pit on the eastern side #kentbirding
The Pallas's Warbler is still in the Moat this morning #kentbirding
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Pallas's Warbler is still in the Moat this morning #kentbirding
Serin flew north over the Long Pits amongst a flock of Goldfinches at 08:22hrs #kentbirding
November 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Serin flew north over the Long Pits amongst a flock of Goldfinches at 08:22hrs #kentbirding
The ringed Pallas's Warbler is still in the Moat today and a Yellow-browed Warbler is in the Trapping Area #kentbirding
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The ringed Pallas's Warbler is still in the Moat today and a Yellow-browed Warbler is in the Trapping Area #kentbirding
Sunday's ringed Pallas's Warbler has reappeared in the Moat this morning #kentbirding
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Sunday's ringed Pallas's Warbler has reappeared in the Moat this morning #kentbirding
Pallas's Warbler trapped and ringed in the Moat and will be shown at the Observatory at 12:40hrs #kentbirding
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Pallas's Warbler trapped and ringed in the Moat and will be shown at the Observatory at 12:40hrs #kentbirding
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Dungeness: An excellent day for sprites on the peninsula, with lots of Goldcrests, a Firecrest, also many thanks to the Observatory Team for sharing the Yellow-browed and Pallas's Warbler they trapped and ringed this morning. Another Pallas's in the lighthouse garden found by Sean this afternoon 😀
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Dungeness: An excellent day for sprites on the peninsula, with lots of Goldcrests, a Firecrest, also many thanks to the Observatory Team for sharing the Yellow-browed and Pallas's Warbler they trapped and ringed this morning. Another Pallas's in the lighthouse garden found by Sean this afternoon 😀
Now two Pallas's Warblers in the recording area today with a second unringed individual in the Old Lighthouse garden! #kentbirding
A great morning so far with 2 Yellow-browned Warblers and a Pallas’ Warbler trapped and ringed among lots of Goldcrests
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Now two Pallas's Warblers in the recording area today with a second unringed individual in the Old Lighthouse garden! #kentbirding
A great morning so far with 2 Yellow-browned Warblers and a Pallas’ Warbler trapped and ringed among lots of Goldcrests
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A great morning so far with 2 Yellow-browned Warblers and a Pallas’ Warbler trapped and ringed among lots of Goldcrests
A good diversity on today's seawatching, particularly with wildfowl. Over the morning, plenty of birds arriving with Thrushes, 2300 Starlings, 200 Chaffinches and 40 Bramblings plus an increase in Robins and Wrens. Still plenty of Goldcrests and Firecrests in the bushes too. #kentbirding
November 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A good diversity on today's seawatching, particularly with wildfowl. Over the morning, plenty of birds arriving with Thrushes, 2300 Starlings, 200 Chaffinches and 40 Bramblings plus an increase in Robins and Wrens. Still plenty of Goldcrests and Firecrests in the bushes too. #kentbirding
A nice arrival of birds into the recording area with a Woodlark, a minimum of a dozen Firecrests and plenty of Goldcrests while a Yellow-browed Warbler was ringed this afternoon. A Crimson Speckled moth was found near the Sanctuary and is now at the Observatory #kentbirding
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A nice arrival of birds into the recording area with a Woodlark, a minimum of a dozen Firecrests and plenty of Goldcrests while a Yellow-browed Warbler was ringed this afternoon. A Crimson Speckled moth was found near the Sanctuary and is now at the Observatory #kentbirding
This morning's seawatch totals with the highlights being a Leach's Petrel west and over four thousand Starlings in-off the sea #kentbirding
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This morning's seawatch totals with the highlights being a Leach's Petrel west and over four thousand Starlings in-off the sea #kentbirding
Very little to be seen in the bushes today apart from four Firecrests and a Woodcock. The sea was busy again however with over 2400 Razorbills going west as well as a Sooty Shearwater and a Black-throated Diver. The Crossbill movement continues with five over the area. #kentbirding
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Very little to be seen in the bushes today apart from four Firecrests and a Woodcock. The sea was busy again however with over 2400 Razorbills going west as well as a Sooty Shearwater and a Black-throated Diver. The Crossbill movement continues with five over the area. #kentbirding
Today was another brilliant all-day seawatch from the Fishing Boats, with the highlights being two White-fronted Geese, a Puffin, a Little Auk, a Great Northern Diver and two Sooty Shearwaters amongst a good variety. Constant flocks of Starlings and some Chaffinches arriving too. #kentbirding
October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today was another brilliant all-day seawatch from the Fishing Boats, with the highlights being two White-fronted Geese, a Puffin, a Little Auk, a Great Northern Diver and two Sooty Shearwaters amongst a good variety. Constant flocks of Starlings and some Chaffinches arriving too. #kentbirding
An all day seawatch with birds moving from dawn till dusk with the highlights being a Grey Phalarope, 61 Little Gulls, 3332 Razorbills, three Little Auks, a Leach's Petrel and two Sooty Shearwaters west. 3757 Starlings arrived in-off the sea as well as smaller numbers of Skylarks. #kentbirding
October 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
An all day seawatch with birds moving from dawn till dusk with the highlights being a Grey Phalarope, 61 Little Gulls, 3332 Razorbills, three Little Auks, a Leach's Petrel and two Sooty Shearwaters west. 3757 Starlings arrived in-off the sea as well as smaller numbers of Skylarks. #kentbirding
Much improved seawatching so far today with a Leach's Petrel west at 08:05hrs the highlight #kentbirding
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Much improved seawatching so far today with a Leach's Petrel west at 08:05hrs the highlight #kentbirding