White-fronted Goose

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Anser albifrons

Greenland White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons flavirostris

Rare winter vagrant

 1998  Cliffe, five birds, 17th October to 1st November.
1985

Sandwich Bay, flock of 22 birds, including 20 adults, 19th January.

No Longer Accepted

1990 Bough Beech Reservoir, 2 birds, 13th January. Considered an escape.
 1989 Bough Beech Reservoir, 2 adults and 1 immature, 31st December to 13th January 1990. Considered as escapes.
  Bough Beech Reservoir, adult, 27th December. Considered an escape.
   Hawden GP, Hayesden, adult, 17th December. Considered an escape.
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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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to help record and monitor bird life in Kent

Member benefits include:

  • A free copy of the annual Kent Bird Report
  • Regular newsletters throughout the year
  • Special access to the bird sighting database
  • On line meetings and talks
  • Free guided field trips

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