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: Although the weather hasn't really cooled off, a noticeable increase in winter birds has been noted over the last week. Highlights include: CACKLING GOOSE, BLACK SCOTER, RED-THROATED LOON, RED-NECKED GREBE, ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, LAPLAND LONGSPUR, SNOW BUNTING, EASTERN PALM WARBLER, CLAY-COLOURED SPARROW, PINE SISKIN, EVENING GROSBEAK. Kingston Not too much from the city this week other than a late RED-EYED VIREO at Marshlands CA on 30th October and, unusual for the location, 4 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS at Lemoine Point CA on the same date. Good numbers of COMMON LOON (35+) have been seen off Portsmouth Olympic Harbour all week, though the RED-NECKED GREBE seen on the Wolfe Island crossing on the 2nd Nov was only the 3rd record this season. A female BLACK SCOTER was seen on the same crossing on 26th Oct, with possibly the same bird seen off Kingston's waterfront on 2nd November. A PEREGRINE FALCON was seen in Kingston's downtown area on 26th October. Wolfe Island IBA TUNDRA SWAN numbers in Button Bay have decreased recently to less than a dozen, though over 70 were seen on 2nd Line on 1st. Geese at Button Bay have included 2 CACKLING and a single SNOW this week though recently arrived are approximately 4-5000 REDHEAD. Twelve DUNLIN were also present today. Nearby, on Button Bay Road, LAPLAND LONSPUR, an EASTERN PALM WARBLER, and a single PINE SISKIN were noted today (4th). SNOW BUNTINGS (50+) were seen at BIG SANDY BAY on 2nd - a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was seen there on 1st. A late CLAY-COLOURED SPARROW was also seen there on 26th. SAVANNAH SPARROWS have been noted over the last week on 5th Line and 2 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS were seen on the island on 1st. Finally, 2 EVENING GROSBEAKS were seen at Big Sandy Bay on 31st. Amherst Island IBA A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Martin Edwards Reserve on 31st and a NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen elsewhere on the island the same day. Also seen at the reserve was a PECTORAL SANDPIPER on 3rd. A ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK was noted the same day but the location not specified. Please note that you must be a member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) or be accompanied by a member to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Also note that the Owl Woods are closed for 3 weeks from Monday 21st November to Sunday 11th December inclusive. Other Sightings The only sighting, so far this season, of RED-THROATED LOON came from Traverse Woods, Prince Edward County, on 28th October. A late OSPREY was still present at Howe Island, also on 28th. SANDHILL CRANES have been noted at several locations recently though the highest count this week was of 8 seen near Elgin on 2nd. The first sighting of CANVASBACK came from Sillsville (Hay Bay) where one was seen on 3rd. Small numbers of EVENING GROSBEAKS (1-3) have been seen at Verona (28th), Crosby (27th & 2nd) and Bedford Mills (4th). 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
