Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders already using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email, phone or post records directly to me - contact details below. Note: some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.
Highlights: No real change in the status of things over the last week with sparrows forming the bulk of the migrants. Highlights of this rather quiet week include; RUDDY DUCK, RED-NECKED GREBE, TUFTED TITMOUSE, WILSON'S WARBLER, and NELSON'S SPARROW. City of Kingston Despite birders being out at most of the local sites, nothing exceptional has been seen this week. An area where waterfowl numbers is picking up is the Inner Harbour where 2 RED-NECKED GREBE, 2 REDHEAD and a RUDDY DUCK were seen on 28th. By 2nd Oct, as many as 550 AMERICAN WIGEON were present, along with 4 PIED-BILLED GREBES and a handful of LESSER SCAUP, RING-NECKED DUCK and GREEN-WINGED TEAL. Good numbers of NORTHERN PINTAIL (70) and COMMON GADWALL (60) were seen at Marshlands CA on 2nd, where CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER, HERMIT THRUSH and PINE SISKIN made up a somewhat mixed bag. Back in the Inner Harbour, at Belle Park, MARSH WREN, AMERICAN PIPIT, NASHVILLE, PALM, and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS where picked out amongst the numerous WHITE-THROATED and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. Somewhat unusual for the city itself, 2 PURPLE FINCHES were also seen. At Faircrest Blvd, to the east of the city, a TUFTED TITMOUSE again put in an appearance, this time on the 2nd. Amherst Island Martin Edwards Reserve produced another NELSON'S SPARROW on 30th Sept. Also seen were 8 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS, 7 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and 11 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS amongst 5 other species of shorebird. RUSTY BLACKBIRDS and a FIELD SPARROW were seen at the Owl Woods the same day. Please note that you must be a member of the Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) or be accompanied by a member to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Prince Edward Point Banding continues at the Point though nothing too much has been reported this week. Last weekend, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and HORNED GREBE were seen off Traverse Woods. Good numbers of YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, both species of KINGLET and a few BROWN CREEPERS were also seen, as well as 40 or so PINE SISKINS. Other Sightings EASTERN BLUEBIRDS (5) were seen at Tree Frog Farm, north of Verona on 1st; another 2 were on Florida Road the same date. Washburn Road, just north of Kingston has had its fair share of birds this week with WINTER WREN, SCARLET TANAGER, BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD, RUSTY BLACKBIRD and PURPLE FINCH. At Elginburg, a WILSON'S WARBLER was seen on 29th. In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property, the KFN Executive will no longer be reporting owl sightings via the Internet. To maintain records for conservation purposes, sightings are welcomed through all the normal channels. As always, thanks to all those who submitted sightings over the last week. Mark. Mark D. Read 47 Ellerbeck Street, Unit 1, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4H5 Canada Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246 Email: markdr...@gmail.com Blog: "Confessions of a Global Birder" http://markdread.blogspot.com <http://markdread.blogspot.com/> Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdread/ 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 - 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
