Uncommon Birds in Kent
73 species matching this filter.
Kent's diverse landscapes — from the Thames Estuary mudflats and Romney Marsh to the chalk downland of the North Downs — support a remarkable variety of birdlife, including 73 species classed as uncommon in the county. Among these are passage migrants such as Arctic Jaeger and Greenshank, elegant breeders like the Avocet, and declining farmland species including the Bullfinch. Whether you're scanning coastal scrapes or exploring ancient woodland, Kent offers rewarding encounters with birds that require a little more patience and local knowledge to find.
Showing 70–73 of 73 species
Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
An uncommon passage migrant through Kent in spring and autumn, favouring rough grassland and coastal scrub at sites like Dungeness.
May–Oct
Willow Warbler
Phylloscopus trochilusLC
An uncommon breeding visitor to Kent's woodlands and scrubby habitats from March. Has declined significantly in southeast England in recent decades.
Mar–Oct
Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flavaLC
An uncommon summer breeder favouring Kent's low-lying grazing marshes and arable fields. Has declined significantly in southeast England in recent years.
Apr–Oct
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinellaLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of farmland hedgerows and scrubby field margins. Declining but still heard singing across rural Kent.
Year-round