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: The week remained cold with deep snow until yesterday when a warm front brought warmer conditions. Here are the highlights of the last week: WOOD DUCK - the female seen at Invista on 10th and 14th was presumably the returning 'long-staying' bird. It was seen on 11th at Elevator Bay, and later on 14th at a residential feeding station near the airport, all locations in Kingston. NORTHERN PINTAIL - 2 males were seen at Springside Park, Napanee on 14th, with the 'Kingston bird' seen at a residential feeding station on 11th. RED-NECKED GREBE - 2 birds were seen at Kingston Mills on 14th. ICELAND GULL - an immature bird was present at Lansdowne dump on 14th. GLAUCOUS GULL - an adult was seen at Lansdowne dump on 14th. SNOWY OWL - birds continue to be seen regularly on Wolfe and Amherst Islands. All farmland on both islands is private - please no trespassing. YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER - continuing birds were seen north of the city near Battersea and Lower Brewer's Locks on several dates. PEREGRINE FALCON - the resident downtown Kingston birds were seen on 13th and 14th. RED CROSSBILL - birds were seen near Verona on 15th. RUSTY BLACKBIRD - a male was seen on 13th Line, Wolfe Island on 12th. COMMON GRACKLE - a single was seen at Ivy Lea on 10th. 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
