Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email or post records directly to me - contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.
Highlights: With winds blowing from the north on just a couple of occasions this week, there has been little movement and no rarities other than the continuing EURASIAN WIGEON in Kingston. Kinglets and Hermit Thrushes are plentiful and waterfowl are finally beginning to arrive. Kingston TUNDRA SWANS have been seen in Cataraqui Bay from 10th onwards, numbering 22 on 12th. Other waterfowl seen on 10th included REDHEAD, GREATER SCAUP, and singles of COMMON GOLDENEYE and BUFFLEHEAD. A late BARN SWALLOW was seen there on 7th but the EURASIAN WIGEON (now in immaculate plumage) has moved to the Inner Harbour just north of Belle Island. Also at the same location, PIED-BILLED GREBES and RUDDY DUCKS were present on 13th. Warblers have pretty much moved right through with just YELLOW-RUMPED being seen consistently though a CAPE MAY was seen at Sutherland Drive Park on 7th. A PHILIDELPHIA VIREO was seen at Casey Point, near Kingston Mills on also 7th. A PEREGRINE FALCON was seen at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on 8th. Wolfe Island IBA TUNDRA SWANS have also arrived at Button Bay, with the first 2 on 7th, increasing to 56 by today (14th). Also seen on 7th were a minimum of 6 SNPOW GEESE, 1 was still present today, along with a CACKLING GOOSE. Dabbling ducks included just AMERICAN WIGEON and a handful of NORTHERN PINTAIL. RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were seen at Big Sandy Bay this morning, along with numerous HERMIT THRUSHES and a single ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER. Prince Edward Point The season is proving to be good for NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWLS; banding continues at the observatory until the end of the month. A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was a good find last weekend as was a WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (little suitable habitat for either). Hawks pass through during north (preferably NW) winds and typically include RED-SHOULDERED and RED-TAILED HAWKS as well as SHARP-SHINNED and COOPER'S HAWKS. A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen last weekend and PEREGRINE FALCONS have been noted on several occasions. RUSTY BLACKBIRD numbers are relatively good. Kinglets, Blue Jays, Hermit Thrushes, Dark-eyed Juncos and Brown Creepers and White-throated Sparrows are numerous. Other Sightings A flock of 70 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS was seen leaving Canada as they made their way south across the St. Lawrence at Gananoque on 12th and a MARSH WREN was seen near Howe Island on 8th. In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Also note that, as requested by the landowners, sightings of owls at the privately-owned Owl Woods must not be shared on the Internet (this includes posting as 'Amherst Island' on eBird) by KFN or anyone who visits. To ensure continued access to this location, please respect their wishes and follow the guidelines posted on-site. To maintain records for conservation purposes, sightings from that location are welcomed through all the traditional channels. As always, thanks to all those who have submitted sightings over the last week. Mark. Mark D. Read 337 Button Bay Road, Wolfe Island, Kingston, Ontario K0H 2Y0 Canada Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246 Home: +1 (613) 385-1651 Email: [email protected] Blog: "Confessions of a Global Birder" http://markdread.blogspot.com <http://markdread.blogspot.com/> Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdread/ eBird Guidelines for Reporting Sensitive Species <http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-repor ting-sensitive-species> _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
