Pinicola enucleator

Rare Vagrant

1957

East Malling, female/immature male, 2nd November.

No Longer Accepted

1905

Hawkhurst, small flock consisting mostly of immature individuals but containing one or two rosy adults … young male and female were shot, 25th and 30th October. Hastings Rarities.

1909

Biddenden, male and female, 6th March. Hastings Rarities.

1955

Charing, adult male, 7th April.

1971

Cobb Tree, Maidstone, adult male, 15th 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.