This list has been compiled and is maintained by Geoff Burton.

The totals are based upon lists submitted to Geoff by the individuals themselves and once submitted it is up to them to inform the list keeper of additions. The rules include:

. Only accepted records of BBRC and KOS rarities are countable.

. Records of Greater Flamingo, Ruddy Shelduck, Falcated Duck and Marbled Teal are not considered countable for the purposes of these totals.

. The taxonomy followed is that used by the British Ornithologists Union Records Committee.

. Where listers have seen the same number of species precedence is given on the basis of reaching that total first or if that is not known, on the basis of notifying the list keeper first.

. Recent splits - Green-winged Teal, Yellow-legged Gull and Caspian Gull , Hooded Crow and Mealy Redpoll - are included.

The latest armchair tick came with the news that the record of a Citrine Wagtail at Sandwich Bay in May 1990 has now been accepted by BBRC. So far, only nine have claimed this as an addition to their list.

If you wish to submit your Kent list for inclusion here, or notify the list keeper of additions to your list, then email Geoff Burton at geoff.burton@btinternet.com or phone Geoff on 01227 751514.

Totals based on information received up to 6 June 2008

The list is up-to-date to the extent that members have kept me informed. I am aware that some information on some individuals' lists re splits is still oustanding plus, of course, recent events!

Geoff Burton