Squacco Heron

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Ardeola ralloides

Rare Vagrant

2017

Dungeness RSPB, adult, 11th-13th June.
2012

Dungeness RSPB, adult, 30th May.
2011

Dungeness RSPB, adult, 14th-19th June.
2007

Long Pits, Dungeness, adult, 9th June.
 

Nicholls GP, Palmarsh, first-summer, 2nd June, presumed same Oare Marshes 3rd June, and then Ham Road Pits, Faversham, 17th-18th June.
2004

Dungeness, 3rd June, with presumably same bird at Minnis Bay, 4th June.
1990

Elmley, 7th-14th May.
1979

Cooling Marshes, 4th-9th July.
1867

Bedgebury Park, nr. Hawkhurst, shot, 20th May.
c.1847

Romney Marsh, shot, no date.

No Longer Accepted

1914

Romney Marsh, male, April.
1907

Romney Marsh, male and female, 29th May.
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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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