Kent Ornithological Society

KOS species of the month – March
March can see Northern Wheatears arrive in Kent. This smart looking species does breed in Kent but many more pass through to breed more northerly, including the Greenland sub species on their way to Greenland and north-west Canada. #kentbirding

A busy week in Kent birding with the reappearance of the Kumlien’s Iceland Gull and American Wigeon, the first signs of Spring plus sightings of Black Kite and Serin. For all details and an update on the Kent year list at the end of Feb see kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

An interesting week in Kent birding with Common Cranes, the first Wood Larks, a Glossy Ibis and the start of waterfowl migration, led by Bewick’s Swan Nadine which migrated from Walland to Germany. All highlights on Kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding

The two Shore Larks reappeared for the first time this year, while the other overwintering rarities in Kent (Bluetail, American Wigeon and Pallas’s Warbler) remained on show. For full weekly highlights see kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding

KOS Site of the month – February
The Ancient Highway running between Deal and Sandwich Bay allows viewing over Worth Marsh which has been a goose hot spot this winter with at least six species there. Look out as well for partridge and wintering wildfowl and waders. #kentbirding

Bird of the week in Kent was a smart drake American Wigeon, but there was a lot more on offer such as a Red-necked Grebe, Common Crane, the Bluetail and the Pallas’s Warbler. Full highlights in kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS species of the month – February
Kent is having a good winter for Tundra Bean Geese with a flock of nearly thirty still wintering on Worth Marshes. These will head north again soon back to their breeding grounds in Scandinavia and Northern Russia #kentosbirding #kentbirding

An apparent Kumlien’s Gull, a Common Crane, the Bluetail and some intrigue around 7 ‘winter geese’ made for an interesting week in Kent birding. See all details as well as an update on the Kent year list at the end of January on kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

Today is World Wetlands Day celebrating the more than 2500 areas of international importance. Some of these are in Kent such as the Thames Estuary and Swale. Wetlands represent 6% of Earth but are home to 40% of all plant and animal species. #kentbirding #WorldWetlandsDay2026

The Red-flanked Bluetail and Pallas’s Warbler remained into this week, while a Black Guillemot flew past Dungeness and a Glaucous Gull offered close-up views in Margate. Full details on kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides

Another excellent week in Kent birding, a Pallas’s Warbler at Faversham, a Glaucous Gull at Hythe and the Red-flanked Bluetail still at Crockham Hill. There were also high counts of Water Pipit and Great Crested Grebe. See kentos.org.uk for all details. #kentbirding

KOS Site of the month – January
Denge Wood – Tit flocks, Treecreepers and finch flocks including siskins, redpolls and crossbills can all be on the menu in this woodland. It lies southwest of Canterbury and can be accessed from Pennypot Lane. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

Another excellent week in Kent birding as a Red-flanked Bluetail was discovered at Crockham Hill. But there were plenty more good birds around. Full weekly highlights are on kentos.org.uk, including the story of Nadine the Bewick’s Swan! #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS species of the month – January
Kittiwake – No longer a breeding species within Kent these medium sized gulls are best identified off the coast in winter by their yellow bill, grey wash over the back of the neck, black wing tips and black legs.  #kentosbirding #kentbirding

A fascinating week in Kent birding with a report of a Siberian Thrush, two Hooded Mergansers at Leybourne and a lot of good winter birds, such as Glaucous Gull and Long-tailed Duck. Full details at kentos.org.uk #kentbirding #birdguides.

Today is National Bird Day for the UK and many other countries. How will you celebrate our avian friends today? Go birdwatching, put out some food or even just making sure they have some fresh unfrozen water? #kentbirding

The main change over the week was an increase in winter geese with Tundra Bean Geese and White-fronted Geese seen in good numbers. Two Little Auk were seen while two Shore Lark remained in the county. For full details see kentos.org.uk. Merry Christmas! #kentbirding

Happy Christmas from all of us at the KOS!  We hope your day is filled with joy, cheer, and perhaps even a glimpse of your favourite feathered friends! Enjoy the holidays! Please see kentos.org.uk for a message from our Chair. #Kentosbirding #Christmas #BirdWatching

A probable Pallid Swift, the 7th Dusky Warbler of the autumn and the reappearance of two Shore Lark made for a good December week in Kent birding. See kentos.org.uk for full highlights. #kentbirding #birdguides

A nice week of winter birding with Black Guillemot, winter swans and ducks, the Hume’s Warbler again and an increase in Caspian Gulls. For all weekly highlights in Kent see kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS Site of the month – December
Funton Creek near Iwade with the right tides can be an excellent site for winter waders, winter ducks and even winter Harriers. A spotting scope is advised as birds can be distant. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

The Highlights of the Week in Kent Birding is once again available on kentos.org.uk, with the fifth and sixth Dusky Warblers for the year, the lingering Hume’s Warbler and other scarcities, plus an update on the Kent year list. #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS species of the month – December
Fieldfare – These large colourful thrushes who flock in winter enjoy open parkland and feasting on windfall apples in Kentish orchards. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

The third Hume’s Warbler of the autumn was finally more cooperative and could be seen one and off at Sandwich Bay. Sandwich Bay also hosted a Shore Lark and four Snow Bunting. For full weekly highlights in Kent birding see kentos.org.uk. #kentbirding #birdguides

A brief Hume’s Warbler, significant passage of Little Gull and Kittiwake plus good further sea-watching records (including Sabine’s Gull and Black Guillemot). See Kentos.org.uk for all weekly highlights in Kent birding. #kentbirding #birdguides

KOS Site of the month – November
Swalecliffe – Sea watches from Swalecliffe during winter months can deliver seabird species less commonly seen in Kent from many bird families including gulls, skuas, divers, grebes, ducks and auks #kentosbirding #kentbirding

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An excellent week of birding in Kent with a Desert Wheatear, 3 Dusky Warblers and 5 Pallas’s Warblers. The Pallid Swift remained on show and the mild weather brought some interesting sightings of late summer migrants. See: kentos.org.uk #kentbirding

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
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