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This section of the web site is for the recording of bird sightings in Kent. Anyone can view these sightings, but only registered users can submit records. If you are not already registered, click here to register and we will send you details of your user name and password.
Records added here will automatically be added to the central KOS database.
A summary of the scarcer birds seen recently is displayed further down on this page. For complete news of recent observations, click the 'Bird News' button above.
Bird Headlines
Interesting birds seen in the last 3 days, most recent first. Amber indicates scarce, yellow indicates rare (Kent requires notes or a description).
| Species | Max. Count | Location | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen Harrier | 1 | Conyer | 21/07/2017 |
| Little Ringed Plover | 1 | Reculver Marshes | 21/07/2017 |
| Turtle Dove | 1 | Reculver Marshes | 21/07/2017 |
| Mandarin Duck | 1 | Whetsted Gravel Pits | 20/07/2017 |
| Little Ringed Plover | 1 | Elmley NNR | 20/07/2017 |
| Wood Sandpiper | 1 | Reculver Marshes | 20/07/2017 |
| Turtle Dove | 2 | Whetsted Gravel Pits | 20/07/2017 |
| Short-eared Owl | 1 | Elmley NNR | 20/07/2017 |
| Garganey | 1 | Oare Marshes | 19/07/2017 |
| Little Ringed Plover | 5 | Bough Beech Reservoir | 19/07/2017 |
| Little Ringed Plover | 1 | Oare Marshes | 19/07/2017 |
| Wood Sandpiper | 1 | Oare Marshes | 19/07/2017 |
| Bonaparte's Gull | 1 | Oare Marshes | 19/07/2017 |
| Turtle Dove | 2 | Oare Marshes | 19/07/2017 |
| Grey Wagtail | 4 | Bough Beech Reservoir | 19/07/2017 |