Phalaropus tricolor

Rare vagrant

2017

Oare Marshes, first winter bird, 3rd-22nd October.

2010

Grove Ferry, first-winter, 9th-11th September, and again from 18th-20th. Same bird reappeared again 16th-17th October.

1988

Elmley, 27th September to 8th and 13th October.

1979

Dungeness, two, 27th August.

1971

Egypt Bay, Cliffe, 11th May.

1970

Walland Marsh, 21st-25th September.

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.