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: Other than the cold snap last weekend, there has been no real change in the weather. Likewise, no major highlights so just a quick reminder that the Owl Woods (Amherst Island) are currently closed for hunting (20th Nov - 10th Dec). Here are the brief highlights of the last week: BRANT - a single bird was seen at Button Bay, Wolfe Island on 22nd. KING EIDER - somewhat out of the area, an immature male was cooperative at Wellington, Prince Edward County 19th-21st. RED-THROATED LOON - 2 sightings this week; Bear Creek on 20th and Howe Island on 22nd where an impressive continuing count of 152 COMMON LOON was also tallied. ICELAND GULL - the first returning bird of the season was seen at Heritage Point, Bath on 20th. SNOWY OWL - still scarce in these parts, 2 were seen on Amherst Island this week with 1-2 also on Wolfe Island. NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD - 2 continuing birds were seen on Amherst Island on 23rd. WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL - a single bird was noted near Verona on 23rd. In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy <http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/birding/KFN_sensitive_sightings_policy. pdf> . 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. As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird. Mark. Mark D. Read 337 Button Bay Road, Wolfe Island, Kingston, Ontario K0H 2Y0 Canada Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246 Email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] 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
