| Dungeness Bird Observatory is a registered charity and is operated by an independent Board of Trustees with representatives from the Kent Ornithological Society. There is a resident warden and an assistant warden, usually between March and November. |
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The Observatory’s main recording area is the south-eastern corner of the Dungeness shingle promontory which juts out into the English Channel at the western limits of the Straits of Dover (see map). Historically, bird migration studies formed the focus of the work of the observatory but in recent years interests have extended to include Lepidoptera, Odonata and Orthoptera along with on going recording of the flora of the area. |
| A daily record is kept of all birds in the area and is available to visitors who are encouraged to help in this work. An ongoing ringing programme forms an integral part of these studies and ringers are welcome. Special emphasis is given to helping trainee ringers widen the scope of their ringing experience. |
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The Observatory makes an ideal centre, too, for exploring the varied habitats of the Dungeness promontory. The various lakes in the area (at the RSPB Reserve, Scotney, Lydd and Lade) support an important breeding seabird colony whilst in winter large numbers of wildfowl are attracted to the area. |
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Unusual birds can turn up anywhere and at any time during the year. |
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An annual report is produced. |
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