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. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.
Highlights: It was very quiet this week, hence a different style for this review, though Horned Larks continue to come through in increasing numbers. Highlights of the week include; 2 WOOD DUCK that continue at Springside Park in Napanee, TRUMPETER SWANS at many locations, including Chaffey's Locks, Davis Locks, Jones Falls, Lower Brewer's Locks (82 on 10th), and Wiltse Creek, SNOWY OWLS on Wolfe and Amherst Islands, as well as occasional sightings on Taylor Kidd Blvd near Millhaven and off the Kingston waterfront, YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER on a feeder at Ivy lea on 8th, NORTHERN SHRIKE near Odessa on 7th, HORNED LARKS in good numbers on Wolfe Island in particular, with at least 80 on 11th, LAPLAND LONGSPUR continuing on Wolfe Island, RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (6) on Howe Island on 8th and a single continuing bird at a feeder near Gananoque. In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy <http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/birding/KFN_sensitive_sightings_policy. pdf> . Also note that, as requested by the landowners, sightings of owls at the privately-owned Owl Woods must not be distributed on the Internet (this includes posting as 'Amherst Island' on eBird) by KFN or anyone who visits. To ensure continued access to this location, please respect their wishes and follow the guidelines posted on-site. To maintain records for conservation purposes, sightings from that location are welcomed through all the traditional channels. As always, thanks to all those who have 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
