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: Much of the ice around Kingston and the islands is gone or is clearing, encouraging the return of geese and waterfowl to the area. Here are the highlights of the last week: SNOW GOOSE - Four small flocks were seen this week, all on Wolfe Island, on 24th - 26th. CACKLING GOOSE - two birds were reported, with 1 at Upper Brewers on 26th, and 1 on Wolfe Island on 27th. WOOD DUCK - new arrivals were seen near Elginburg on 26th (1), on Amherst Island on 26th (1), and Wolfe Island on 28th (2). NORTHERN PINTAIL - numerous reports this week with good numbers coming in on 28th onwards. CANVASBACK - up to 3 males continued in Kingston's Inner Harbour over the week. Redhead, Greater Scaup and Lesser Scaup are also back at this location in reasonable numbers, with a few Ring-necked Duck mixed in for good measure. BARROW'S GOLDENEYE - a female was present at Horne's Ferry, Wolfe Island on 27th. PIED-BILLED GREBE - an early bird was seen in Kingston's Inner Harbour on 27th. TURKEY VULTURE - the first spring arrivals were seen at Ivy Lea on 28th, Crosby on 1st, and Verona on 2nd. KILLDEER - The first (and only report) came from Marshlands CA, Kingston, on 24th. AMERICAN WOODCOCK - The first birds of the year (2) were displaying on Wolfe Island on 28th. ICELAND GULL - immature birds were seen in Kingston on 25th and at Horne's Ferry, Wolfe Island on 1st, with an adult at Kingston Mills on 1st. GLAUCOUS GULL - an immature was seen at Horne's Ferry, Wolfe Island on 1st March. SNOWY OWL - birds continue on Wolfe and Amherst Islands where turnover continues. 21 birds were counted on Wolfe island on 26th. All farmland on both islands is private - please no trespassing. GYRFALCON - A (the) grey adult was seen on the west end of Wolfe Island on 26th. PEREGRINE FALCON - one of the resident downtown Kingston birds was seen on 28th only. CAROLINA WREN - a singing bird was on River Road, 1000 Island's Parkway, on 28th. COMMON GRACKLE - now widespread. RED CROSSBILL - birds were seen on Opinicon Road on 27th 22nd/23rd with another north of Sydenham on 22nd. 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
