Emberiza melanocephala

Rare Vagrant

1972

Sandwich Bay, male, 1st June.

1973

Reculver, male, 19th August.

1983

Lydd, male, 14th May.

1987

Dungeness, male, 27th June.

1993

Dungeness, male, 30th May.

1997

Capel Fleet, Sheppey, in song, 30th June to 6th July.

The Kent Ornithological Society was founded in 1952

Our aims are to record and monitor the county’s bird life providing both an accurate historical record of Kent’s birds but equally importantly providing data that can be used to help protect valuable habitats from development and other threats.

In doing this, we seek increase knowledge and understanding of birds and their habitats in the county and encourage and support people seeking to take up birdwatching as a hobby.

Membership of the society is open to all and costs £15 a year. Members receive a free copy of the annual Kent Bird Report and regular electronic newsletters. See details

The Society runs regular online talks and an outdoor programme of field meetings. They are opportunities for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers to meet others in the county and to develop their knowledge and skills.

We are a charity regulated by the Charity Commission registered as charity number 212489.