Southend Ornithological Group

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The Southend Ornithological Group (SOG) is an informal group of birders who watch and record birds from sites in the Southend area of Essex, England. Some areas of this website, such as record submission and the chat forum, are restricted to known SOG birders.

For news of recent observations, click Bird News.

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Bird News:21/10/2024 16:02:02
Chat Forum:27/11/2023 14:06:45
Photos:17/10/2024 18:14:33
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Bird Headlines

Interesting birds seen in the last 5 days, most recent first. Amber indicates scarce, red indicates rare (Essex requires notes or a description).

SpeciesMax. CountLocationLast Reported
Great White Egret3Wallasea Island (RSPB)21/10/2024
Hen Harrier1Wallasea Island (RSPB)21/10/2024
Merlin1Wallasea Island (RSPB)21/10/2024
Kingfisher1Wallasea Island (RSPB)21/10/2024
Great White Egret1West Canvey Marsh (RSPB)19/10/2024
Merlin1West Canvey Marsh (RSPB)19/10/2024
Short-eared Owl1West Canvey Marsh (RSPB)19/10/2024
Brambling3Paglesham Lagoon19/10/2024
Brambling1Shoebury East Beach19/10/2024
Brambling1West Canvey Marsh (RSPB)19/10/2024
Red-breasted Merganser2Westcliff Casino18/10/2024
White Wagtail2West Canvey Marsh (RSPB)18/10/2024
Firecrest1West Canvey Marsh (RSPB)18/10/2024
Black Redstart1Gunners Park17/10/2024
Yellow-browed Warbler1Gunners Park17/10/2024
Brambling1Gunners Park17/10/2024
Siskin50Gunners Park17/10/2024
Lesser Redpoll1Gunners Park17/10/2024

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Recently added:-

  • 27/06/2024 Neil Chambers has updated the summary of SOG birds for January to April 2024. Read it here.
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