Iceland Gull

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Kumlien's Gull Larus glaucoides kumlieni

Rare Vagrant

2026 Minnis Bay, 2nd winter bird flew E, 4th February; what may have been the same bird was seen again at South Foreland on 3rd March, at Worth Marshes intermittently between 7th and 22nd March, and finally at Coldharbour (Reculver) on 4th April.
2021 Dungeness, 1st winter bird at the patch, 15th-25th February.
2012

Dover Harbour, 2nd winter bird, 31st January to 26th February.
2006

Dungeness, 6th-8th February.
1998

Cliffe, adult, fully documented, 1st January.
1991

Dungeness, adult East, 30th March.
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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.

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