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Tufted duck swimming on the water

Waterfowl

Kent is an internationally important coastline for breeding and visiting waterfowl birds. Learn more about these species and identify them using our guide.

Bittern

Herons, egrets, spoonbills and cranes

Looking at a bird that reminds you of a dinosaur? You may well be looking at an egret, heron, crane or spoonbill. These majestic birds can be spotted around Kent, learn more in our species guides!

Pheasant skuttling through grassland with its head low to the ground

Grouse, partridges, pheasants and quails

Game birds such as partridge, pheasants and quails are not uncommon to see in open arable farmland of Kent. Learn to identify these species using our handy guides.

Lapwing walking through a grassy field in glowing summer light

Wading birds

Kent is the stronghold for many species of wading birds which are commonly found along shorelines and mudflats foraging for food in our intertidal zones. Learn to identify them in our species guides!

Mill Farm Marden Turtle Dove

Pigeons and doves

Belonging to the family columbidae, doves and pigeons are known for building very flimsy nests. Learn to identify the differences between these stout-bodied birds using our handy species guides.

Tits, crests and warblers

What do you know about Kent's tits, crests and warblers? Learn more about these birds and how to identify them using our handy species guides.

Carrion crow

Crows and shrikes

Corvids and shrikes are a popular bird in Kent but it can be hard to identify individual species. Take a look at our species guides to learn more about them.

Male chaffinch in flight - Image via www.vinehousefarm.co.uk

Finches and buntings

Finches and buntings are seed-eaters though buntings generally feed from the ground while finches tend to feed in trees and shrubs. Learn more about them and how to identify them in our species guides.