KOS species of the month – Ruff – At this time of year Ruff can appear anywhere along the coast such as Oare or Worth. All birds will look similar with none of the males in their plumed breeding finery, but males are much larger than females. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

A Pallid Harrier, two Red-breasted Flycatchers and lots of good sightings during the Big Kent Migration Day made for a busy week in Kent birding. See full highlights on https://t.co/7fMjbCIr41. #kentbirding #birdguides

Witnessed migration in action @Sandwichbirdobs with Meadow Pipits, Siskins and Hirundines a constant feature overhead. Pied Flycatcher, Goldcrests, Firecrests in the bushes and a crowd-pleasing White-tailed Eagle drifted south over the Observatory #kentbirdmigrationday

There was lots going on in Kent birding this week: a Kentish Plover, a Corncrake at someone’s door, large passage of hirundines, the first Ring Ouzels and Yellow-browed Warbler and some good sea-watch sightings. All details on https://t.co/r0yVRL9sCH #kentbirding #birdguides

Seven days to go to the Big Kent Migration Watch! To celebrate bird migration KOS and partners are organising activities on 28 September at Dungeness, Samphire Hoe and Sandwich Bay. Please join us. For details:

Some typical September scarcities and excellent sea-watching made for a good week in Kent birding. A beautiful Red-footed Falcon, a Red-necked Phalarope, a large number of Sooty Shearwater and several Storm Petrel were the highlights. See https://t.co/r0yVRL8UN9 #kentbirding

KOS Site of the month – September Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey with the correct conditions can be an autumn focal point for migrants such as scarcer warbler and flycatcher species. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

This week in Kent saw a massive influx of Glossy Ibis, but also plenty of other scarce birds like Montagu’s Harrier, Red-backed Shrike and Wryneck. For this and more see the KOS website https://t.co/r0yVRL9sCH. #kentbirding #BirdGuides

A showy Spotted Crake, a Glossy Ibis, photo-genetic Dotterels and lots of interesting sea-watching sightings. Read full weekly highlights on https://t.co/r0yVRL8UN9 #kentbirding #BirdGuides

Fantastic News for #OldPark! All of the non-SSSI area on the @DefenceHQ's former training ground at Old Park, #Canterbury, has gained #LocalWildlifeSite status in recognition of its importance for nature. This is a major milestone in the campaign to protect 100% of the site for

KOS species of the month – September Whinchat – A smart cousin of the Stonechat most of Kent’s records come from the autumn as birds that have bred in the uplands migrate to the tropical savannas and grasslands of central and southern Africa. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

A brief Sardinian Warbler, several Dotterel, Stone-curlew, Osprey, Purple Heron and several other goodies made for another very good week of birding in Kent. See https://t.co/r0yVRL9sCH for all details. #kentbirding #birdguides

World Lake Day – Lakes support birds in many ways – drinking, bathing, safety from predators, nesting, food sources that live in the water or are attracted to it. So many species are reliant on lakes it is important we protect them from pollution, development and disturbance

Yay! Look what’s just arrived! Another superb Kent Bird Report from the KOS. Well done to Keith Privett and editorial team, and all the contributors👏 Worth waiting for😊 @KentishPlover

KOS Site of the month – August Greatstone and Lade beaches – Large mixed high tide roosts of gulls, terns and waders can hide rarer species and be fruitful for colour ring readers. #kentosbirding #kentbirding

A Zitting Cisticola (found during the KOS day at Dungeness), a showy White-winged Tern, an Icterine Warbler and several other scarcities made for an excellent week in Kent. See https://t.co/r0yVRL8UN9 for full report. #kentbirding #birdguides

Great day at @DungenessBO. My personal highlight was finding an Icterine Warbler in the moat of the obs! Other bits were Zitting Cisticola, Pied Flycatcher, Tree Pipit, Little Stint, 6 Ruff and Spotshank. @BirdTrack @_BTO

Reminder: tomorrow from 10am-4pm we are organising the second KOS open day at Dungeness RSPB. Everyone welcome. There will information on Kent birding and second hand books. KOS members will be posted around the reserve to help finds some good birds .See:

https://t.co/ZQa9sG67nx

Please make sure you enter your BBS & WBBS data by 31 Aug so it can be included in next years BTO report. These data are also extensively used in the Kent Bird Report. Many thanks.