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: Temperatures have remained below average this week, with predominately northerly winds continuing. These winds have been light the last couple of days and a few migrants have managed to arrive. Here are the highlights of the last week: SNOW GOOSE - Two single birds this week, both on Wolfe Island. CACKLING GOOSE - birds continued on Wolfe Island this week with a high count of 18 seen at New Canal Dock on 20th. DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT - the first bird of the season was seen in Kingston on 20th, followed by a second on 21st. There have been no sightings since. GREAT BLUE HERON - the first birds of the year were seen in Kingston and Wolfe Island on 20th. TURKEY VULTURE - a few birds have managed to push their way into the area this week but in low numbers. SANDHILL CRANE - birds returned to Florida Road, north of Kingston on 20th. SNOWY OWL - birds continue on Wolfe and Amherst Islands where turnover continues. Last week's winter high of 46 birds was broken on 20th wen 51 were seen. All farmland on both islands is private - please no trespassing. PEREGRINE FALCON - birds were seen in Kingston on 17th and Millhaven and Amherst Island on 18th. EASTERN PHOEBE - the first of the season was seen on Amherst Island on 20th. CAROLINA WREN - a continuing bird was noted in Barriefield on 20th. 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
