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This page shows the most recent sightings of birds seen between 31 May 2026 and 7 Jun 2026. Sightings from the past 7 days are not available to non-members. Please consider joining the KOS to see more recent records, or if you are a member, login here. Rare and scarce species are shown in orange and unusual species in blue.

Species Count Location Last reported
Red-breasted Merganser 2 Botany Bay (near Foreness Point) 6 Jun 2026
Turtle Dove 1 Oare Marshes 6 Jun 2026
Cattle Egret 1 Oare Marshes 5 Jun 2026

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KOS Field Outing

22/07/2026 TBC

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KOS Field Outing 

05/08/2026 TBC

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Big Kent Bird Migration Day 

27/9/2026 1000-1600

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KOS Field Outing 

27/09/2026 TBC

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