Leucophaeus atricilla

Rare Vagrant

2016

Dungeness, adult in full breeding plumage, 26th May and 2nd June.

2007

Dungeness, adult in full breeding plumage, 6th June.

2005

Dungeness, second-winter, 10th-13th November.

2000

Dungeness, first-winter, 7th and 12th March.

1999

Dungeness, adult, 13th June.

1996

Pegwell Bay, first-summer, 21st August.

1995

Dungeness, first-summer, 14th July to 13th August.

1986

Dungeness, adult, 8th August.

1966

Lade, adult, 11th May.

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.