Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders already using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email, phone or post records directly to me - contact details below. Note: some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.
Highlights: AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN, ROSS'S GOOSE, SNOW GOOSE, SANDHILL CRANE City of Kingston Despite the cold snap, things remain as usual within the city though with some areas of the Inner Harbour and Cataraqui Bay freezing over, birds have perhaps become a little more confiding. A single TRUMPETER SWAN seen amongst the TUNDRA SWANS in Cataraqui Bay on 26th was new, as was a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL that has joined the increasing numbers of GREATER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. An ICELAND GULL at Lemoine Point was also a nice find, as was a NORTHERN FLICKER. A juvenile BRANT was associating with the numerous CANADA GEESE at Beechgrove Complex on 26th and a NORTHERN SHRIKE has taken up residence on Centennial Drive, just north of Costco. Just north of the City, a PURPLE FINCH was seen at a feeder on 27th, replaced by a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER on 28th. Amherst Island Please note that the Owl Woods remain closed (for the hunt) until 9th December. The first Snowy Owl of the season showed up on the island late last week and seems to be regular near the school at Stella. Napanee/Hay Bay Last week's AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN continued until at least Tuesday but is known to be subject to reducing habitat as the waters freeze over. The RED-NECKED GREBE of Hay Bay also remains. Nearby, at the intersection of Highways 8 and 9, the confirmed ROSS'S GOOSE was last seen on Sunday, with up to 8 SNOW GEESE (3 'blue') and the single BRANT present to 26th at least. Prince Edward County A sight for sore eyes this week was a migrating flock of 49 SANDHILL CRANES at Lake on the Mountain on 24th, a day when migration was noted elsewhere across the Province. A GREAT-HORNED OWL seen the same day near the Point allowed for some great photos. The bumper crop of cedar berries is also keeping a few YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS in the general area. Other Sightings A TRUMPETER SWAN flew over Charleston Lake Provincial Park on 28th and a NORTHERN FLICKER was seen there on 26th. A TRUMPETER SWAN was also observed at Chaffey's Locks on 28th, with a further three just outside our area at the Narrows the same day. A BELTED KINGFISHER was seen at Upper Brewers Locks, also on 28th, as was a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER at Queens University Biological Station. The GREAT BLUE HERON seen at Links Mill on 26th has most likely since moved on. Four YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS were seen at Heritage Park, Bath on 25th. Thanks to all those who submitted sightings over the last week. Good birding! Mark. Mark D. Read 47 Ellerbeck Street, Unit 1, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4H7 Canada Mobile: +1 613 2171246 Email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Blog: "Confessions of a Global Birder" http://markdread.blogspot.com <http://markdread.blogspot.com/> Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdread/ _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
