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KWT - Oare Marshes - Update 11 July 2022

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Chris Roome
Society news
11 July 2022

Following our meeting early this year we were encouraged by KWT’s plans for Oare Marshes particularly in terms of re-establishing control of water levels.

Now that the sluice is once again operational and shallow water with muddy areas is reappearing the promise of an exciting autumn beckons. Both wader numbers and their variety have responded well.  There is too, a chance of seeing  the Night Heron making its dusk flight into the East Flood.

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Oare Marshes – A complex set of issues?

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Chris Roome
Society news
20 May 2022

An article from Kent Wildlife Trust

KWT writes: “There has been much comment on water level management at Oare Marshes, especially over the last two years, during which we’ve experienced different climatic conditions. KWT hopes this article will give KOS members an insight into the water management that is currently possible at Oare, and Kent Wildlife Trust’s future plans for the reserve.The whole article can be read here.

New Sightings Database now up and running

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Brendan Ryan
Society news
27 December 2021

Observers can now upload their sightings and records to this website. These records will be retained in the Society’s records and will help create a historical record of birds in the county.

Recent bird news can be viewed on the website again - see here.

Login details and passwords from the previous system have not been transferred, so in order to be able to submit records you will first need to register on this website here and then login using the login link in the main menu.

We are transferring the website to this new platform and some pages from the old website may not be available during the transfer period. 

KOS Chairman sets out the case for saving Swanscombe Marshes

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Brendan Ryan
Society news
26 September 2021

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Society news

  • Big Kent Bird Migration Day - 27 September 2026
  • KOS Open Day at Dungeness RSPB Reserve 17th May 2026
  • KOS Open Day at Dungeness RSPB Reserve 11th May 2025
  • New addition to the KOS merchandise store
  • Society merchandise now available
  • Asian Hornets (Vespa velutina)
  • Intern Opportunities with RSPB in Kent
  • A seasonal reminder
  • KOS Supports Old Park and Chequers Wood Campaign
  • Oare Marshes - Update from KWT - September 2022
  • Oare Marshes - Update from KWT August 2022
  • KOS Field Trips to end of 2022
  • KWT - Oare Marshes - Update 11 July 2022
  • Oare Marshes – A complex set of issues?
  • New Sightings Database now up and running
  • KOS Chairman sets out the case for saving Swanscombe Marshes
  • Save Swanscombe Marshes

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