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.
NOTE: Information regarding road closures on Amherst Island due to the installation of wind turbines can be found at http://amherstislandwindproject.com/site_main/index.php/construction-updates /. Highlights: Solid lake ice continues and birds have been scarce in these parts. Here are the highlights of the last week: TRUMPETER SWAN - birds are currently best seen at Bedford Mills and Chaffey's Locks. NORTHERN PINTAIL - the single male continued at Invista, Kingston throughout the week. Two birds were present at New Canal Lock, Wolfe Island on 28th. WOOD DUCK - a continuing female bird was seen at Verona on 27th, with the Invista, Kingston bird last seen on 29th. COMMON LOON - an unusual record for these parts, a single was seen at the Wolfe Island ferry dock on 28th. ICELAND GULL - a single was seen at the Wolfe Island ferry dock on 28th. GLAUCOUS GULL - an immature was seen in Kingston on 1st. SNOWY OWL - birds continue to be seen on Wolfe and Amherst Islands though they are no longer quite so easy to see. All farmland on both islands is private - please no trespassing. GYRFALCON - although the grey adult has not been seen since 24th, photographers visiting Wolfe Island on 29th latched onto an immature dark bird mobbing a Snowy Owl. Rumours of the same bird on Amherst Island the day before have not been confirmed. PEREGRINE FALCON - the resident downtown Kingston pair have been seen frequently over the week. NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD - the continuing bird was seen on Amherst Island on 27th and 2nd. LAPLAND LONGSPUR - just 2 records this week both from Wolfe Island, where 3 were seen on 28th and again on 30th. CAROLINA WREN - a single bird was seen at a private residence in Sydenham on 28th. COMMON GRACKLE - a single was seen at Ivy Lea on 31st. RED CROSSBILL - birds were seen at Chaffey's Lock on 27th and near Verona on 29th. 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:markdr...@gmail.com> markdr...@gmail.com 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 birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
