Kent Ornithological Society
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The Kent Ornithological Society was founded in 1952. Its aims are to record and monitor the county’s bird life providing both a historical record of Kent’s birds but equally importantly providing data that can be used to help protect valuable habitats.
The weekly update is again available on the KOS website, with Pallid Swift, Pallas Warbler, good seawatching and an update on the Kent year list at the end of October. See kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The weekly update is again available on the KOS website, with Pallid Swift, Pallas Warbler, good seawatching and an update on the Kent year list at the end of October. See kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides
KOS species of the month – November
Starling – November is a month to look out for Starling murmurations. Kent isn’t the best for these late afternoon spectacles but can deliver solid performances. Sites vary from year to year but reedbeds are a favoured location. #kentosbirding
#kentbirding
Starling – November is a month to look out for Starling murmurations. Kent isn’t the best for these late afternoon spectacles but can deliver solid performances. Sites vary from year to year but reedbeds are a favoured location. #kentosbirding
#kentbirding
November 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
KOS species of the month – November
Starling – November is a month to look out for Starling murmurations. Kent isn’t the best for these late afternoon spectacles but can deliver solid performances. Sites vary from year to year but reedbeds are a favoured location. #kentosbirding
#kentbirding
Starling – November is a month to look out for Starling murmurations. Kent isn’t the best for these late afternoon spectacles but can deliver solid performances. Sites vary from year to year but reedbeds are a favoured location. #kentosbirding
#kentbirding
A leucistic Kestrel, a Long-billed Dowitcher, more winter geese, duck and grebes and pick up in sea-watching made for a varied week of birding in Kent. See Kentos.org.uk for the full weekly highlights. #kentbirding #birdguides
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A leucistic Kestrel, a Long-billed Dowitcher, more winter geese, duck and grebes and pick up in sea-watching made for a varied week of birding in Kent. See Kentos.org.uk for the full weekly highlights. #kentbirding #birdguides
An excellent week of autumn birding in Kent with a beautiful Red-flanked Bluetail and an amazing mix of Phylloscopus warblers (including Radde’s, Hume’s and Pallas’s). See full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
An excellent week of autumn birding in Kent with a beautiful Red-flanked Bluetail and an amazing mix of Phylloscopus warblers (including Radde’s, Hume’s and Pallas’s). See full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides
Look out for various members of the KOS on this weekend’s episode of Countryfile which was filmed recently at Samphire Hoe. One of the topics on the episode is the joint White Cliffs Countryside Partnership and East Kent Wildlife Group research project studying the Stonechats that live there
October 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Look out for various members of the KOS on this weekend’s episode of Countryfile which was filmed recently at Samphire Hoe. One of the topics on the episode is the joint White Cliffs Countryside Partnership and East Kent Wildlife Group research project studying the Stonechats that live there
Reculver hits a true purple patch with Radde’s Warbler, Richard’s Pipit and Red-breasted Flycatcher, while Dungeness did very well on diversity of finch species which included Serin and Twite. Plus a Shrike at Worth. Full weekly highlights on Kentos.org.uk #kentbirding
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reculver hits a true purple patch with Radde’s Warbler, Richard’s Pipit and Red-breasted Flycatcher, while Dungeness did very well on diversity of finch species which included Serin and Twite. Plus a Shrike at Worth. Full weekly highlights on Kentos.org.uk #kentbirding
KOS Site of the month – October
Bockhill (St Margarets) has a strong history of producing autumn rarities such as Yellow-browed Warblers in amongst the many commoner migrants that leave the UK from here (the closest point to France). #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Bockhill (St Margarets) has a strong history of producing autumn rarities such as Yellow-browed Warblers in amongst the many commoner migrants that leave the UK from here (the closest point to France). #kentosbirding #kentbirding
October 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
KOS Site of the month – October
Bockhill (St Margarets) has a strong history of producing autumn rarities such as Yellow-browed Warblers in amongst the many commoner migrants that leave the UK from here (the closest point to France). #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Bockhill (St Margarets) has a strong history of producing autumn rarities such as Yellow-browed Warblers in amongst the many commoner migrants that leave the UK from here (the closest point to France). #kentosbirding #kentbirding
World Migratory Bird Day – Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-friendly Cities and Communities. Focussing this year on the spaces we share with birds it’s a good opportunity to clean out bird boxes for next year or install some new ones. www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/about
#kentosbirding #kentbirding
#kentosbirding #kentbirding
October 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
World Migratory Bird Day – Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-friendly Cities and Communities. Focussing this year on the spaces we share with birds it’s a good opportunity to clean out bird boxes for next year or install some new ones. www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/about
#kentosbirding #kentbirding
#kentosbirding #kentbirding
A twitchable Pallid Harrier, a third Red-breasted Flycatcher, early winter waterfowl and the discovery of the origins of one of the Glossy Ibises made for a diverse week in Kent birding. See kentos.org.uk for all details. #kentbirding #birdguides
October 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A twitchable Pallid Harrier, a third Red-breasted Flycatcher, early winter waterfowl and the discovery of the origins of one of the Glossy Ibises made for a diverse week in Kent birding. See kentos.org.uk for all details. #kentbirding #birdguides
KOS species of the month –
Ruff – At this time of year Ruff can appear anywhere along the coast such as Oare or Worth. All birds will look similar with none of the males in their plumed breeding finery, but males are much larger than females. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Ruff – At this time of year Ruff can appear anywhere along the coast such as Oare or Worth. All birds will look similar with none of the males in their plumed breeding finery, but males are much larger than females. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
October 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
KOS species of the month –
Ruff – At this time of year Ruff can appear anywhere along the coast such as Oare or Worth. All birds will look similar with none of the males in their plumed breeding finery, but males are much larger than females. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Ruff – At this time of year Ruff can appear anywhere along the coast such as Oare or Worth. All birds will look similar with none of the males in their plumed breeding finery, but males are much larger than females. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
A Pallid Harrier, two Red-breasted Flycatchers and lots of good sightings during the Big Kent Migration Day made for a busy week in Kent birding. See full highlights on Kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides
October 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A Pallid Harrier, two Red-breasted Flycatchers and lots of good sightings during the Big Kent Migration Day made for a busy week in Kent birding. See full highlights on Kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides
There was lots going on in Kent birding this week: a Kentish Plover, a Corncrake at someone’s door, large passage of hirundines, the first Ring Ouzels and Yellow-browed Warbler and some good sea-watch sightings. All details on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides
September 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There was lots going on in Kent birding this week: a Kentish Plover, a Corncrake at someone’s door, large passage of hirundines, the first Ring Ouzels and Yellow-browed Warbler and some good sea-watch sightings. All details on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides
Seven days to go to the Big Kent Migration Watch! To celebrate bird migration KOS and partners are organising activities on 28 September at Dungeness, Samphire Hoe and Sandwich Bay. Please join us. For details: kentos.org.uk/index.php/ev...
September 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Seven days to go to the Big Kent Migration Watch! To celebrate bird migration KOS and partners are organising activities on 28 September at Dungeness, Samphire Hoe and Sandwich Bay. Please join us. For details: kentos.org.uk/index.php/ev...
Some typical September scarcities and excellent sea-watching made for a good week in Kent birding. A beautiful Red-footed Falcon, a Red-necked Phalarope, a large number of Sooty Shearwater and several Storm Petrel were the highlights. See kentos.org.uk #kentbirding
September 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Some typical September scarcities and excellent sea-watching made for a good week in Kent birding. A beautiful Red-footed Falcon, a Red-necked Phalarope, a large number of Sooty Shearwater and several Storm Petrel were the highlights. See kentos.org.uk #kentbirding
KOS Site of the month – September
Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey with the correct conditions can be an autumn focal point for migrants such as scarcer warbler and flycatcher species. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey with the correct conditions can be an autumn focal point for migrants such as scarcer warbler and flycatcher species. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
September 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
KOS Site of the month – September
Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey with the correct conditions can be an autumn focal point for migrants such as scarcer warbler and flycatcher species. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey with the correct conditions can be an autumn focal point for migrants such as scarcer warbler and flycatcher species. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
This week in Kent saw a massive influx of Glossy Ibis, but also plenty of other scarce birds like Montagu’s Harrier, Red-backed Shrike and Wryneck. For this and more see the KOS website kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #BirdGuides
September 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This week in Kent saw a massive influx of Glossy Ibis, but also plenty of other scarce birds like Montagu’s Harrier, Red-backed Shrike and Wryneck. For this and more see the KOS website kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #BirdGuides
A showy Spotted Crake, a Glossy Ibis, photo-genetic Dotterels and lots of interesting sea-watching sightings. Read full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #BirdGuides
September 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A showy Spotted Crake, a Glossy Ibis, photo-genetic Dotterels and lots of interesting sea-watching sightings. Read full weekly highlights on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #BirdGuides
KOS species of the month – September
Whinchat – A smart cousin of the Stonechat most of Kent’s records come from the autumn as birds that have bred in the uplands migrate to the tropical savannas and grasslands of central and southern Africa. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Whinchat – A smart cousin of the Stonechat most of Kent’s records come from the autumn as birds that have bred in the uplands migrate to the tropical savannas and grasslands of central and southern Africa. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
September 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
KOS species of the month – September
Whinchat – A smart cousin of the Stonechat most of Kent’s records come from the autumn as birds that have bred in the uplands migrate to the tropical savannas and grasslands of central and southern Africa. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Whinchat – A smart cousin of the Stonechat most of Kent’s records come from the autumn as birds that have bred in the uplands migrate to the tropical savannas and grasslands of central and southern Africa. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
A brief Sardinian Warbler, several Dotterel, Stone-curlew, Osprey, Purple Heron and several other goodies made for another very good week of birding in Kent. See kentos.org.uk for all details. #kentbirding #birdguides
August 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A brief Sardinian Warbler, several Dotterel, Stone-curlew, Osprey, Purple Heron and several other goodies made for another very good week of birding in Kent. See kentos.org.uk for all details. #kentbirding #birdguides
World Lake Day – Lakes support birds in many ways – drinking water, bathing, safety from predators, nesting, food sources that both live in the water and are also attracted to it. So many species are reliant on lakes it is important we protect them from pollution, development and disturbance.
August 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
World Lake Day – Lakes support birds in many ways – drinking water, bathing, safety from predators, nesting, food sources that both live in the water and are also attracted to it. So many species are reliant on lakes it is important we protect them from pollution, development and disturbance.
KOS Site of the month – August
Greatstone and Lade beaches – Large mixed high tide roosts of gulls, terns and waders can hide rarer species and be fruitful for colour ring readers. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Greatstone and Lade beaches – Large mixed high tide roosts of gulls, terns and waders can hide rarer species and be fruitful for colour ring readers. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
August 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
KOS Site of the month – August
Greatstone and Lade beaches – Large mixed high tide roosts of gulls, terns and waders can hide rarer species and be fruitful for colour ring readers. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Greatstone and Lade beaches – Large mixed high tide roosts of gulls, terns and waders can hide rarer species and be fruitful for colour ring readers. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
A Zitting Cisticola (found during the KOS day at Dungeness), a showy White-winged Tern, an Icterine Warbler and several other scarcities made for an excellent week in Kent. See kentos.org.uk for full report. #kentbirding #birdguides
August 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A Zitting Cisticola (found during the KOS day at Dungeness), a showy White-winged Tern, an Icterine Warbler and several other scarcities made for an excellent week in Kent. See kentos.org.uk for full report. #kentbirding #birdguides
Plenty of migrating birds this week in Kent, with the best find a fly-over Greater Short-toed Lark. Other highlights included a large group of White Storks, a Wryneck and many Whinchats, Redstarts and Pied Flyctachers. See kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides
August 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Plenty of migrating birds this week in Kent, with the best find a fly-over Greater Short-toed Lark. Other highlights included a large group of White Storks, a Wryneck and many Whinchats, Redstarts and Pied Flyctachers. See kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides
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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August 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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
#birdguides
#birdguides
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
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
August 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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
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