Lanius minor

Rare Vagrant

2019

Cooling Marshes and Northward Hill RSPB reserve, second-year male, 19th May.

2013

Capel Fleet, adult, 5th-6th October.

1995

St. Margaret’s, adult, 13th-17th August.

1994

Sandwich Bay, adult female, 2nd-28th August, trapped 18th.

1980

Marshside, near Chislet, 5th June.

1977

Seasalter, 4th-12th June.

1976

Crundale, nr. Wye, adult, 20th September.

1956

Midley, Walland Marsh, 29th August to 5th September.

1897

Mid-Kent hills, 15th May.

No Longer Accepted

1907

Brookland, immature female, 7th October.

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.