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: Waterfowl highlights have, this week, come from areas away from the 'warm water' pool at Invista, Kingston though conditions across the region have remained challenging for birds and birders alike. Highlights include; widespread TRUMPETER SWANS, HORNED GREBE, RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, numerous SNOWY OWLS, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER, NORTHERN FLICKER, TUFTED TITMOUSE, FOX SPARROW, and COMMON GRACKLE. City of Kingston Invista continues to hold waterfowl in good numbers but diversity this week has been reduced. Up to 3 SNOWY OWLS have also been seen there and the NORTHERN SHRIKE continues. Lemoine Point also has NORTHERN SHRIKE, as well as AMERICAN KESTREL and a pair of RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, the latter rather scarce this year. The city's resident PEREGRINE FALCONS have become regular at their traditional haunt and can often be seen controlling the Feral Pigeon population. Both SONG SPARROW and WHITE-THROATED SPARROW continue at a private feeder on King Street West. Wolfe Island With more adults than of late, the island is still the best spot for SNOWY OWLS in the region, with over 20 recorded mid-week, including at least 1 immaculate male. A single LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen during the week, in with about 400 SNOW BUNTINGS. A handful of HORNED LARK can also sometimes be encountered. At least 1 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK is present on the island and a red-morph EASTERN SCREECH OWL was photographed on 4th. Howe Island The resident TUFTED TITMOUSE, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS have continued to frequent feeders on Havenwood Trail throughout the week. Birders are still advised to check with the ferry service ( <http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/ferry/index.shtml#Howe> http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/ferry/index.shtml#Howe) before making a special trip here. Amherst Island SNOWY OWLS continue on Amherst, as well as a couple of ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK. A COMMON GRACKLE was seen on 2nd but has not been seen since. RING-NECKED PHEASANT, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and NORTHERN FLICKER were all reported last weekend from Owl Woods. Other Sightings East of the city, the long-staying RED-HEADED WOODPECKER and pair of RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS continue at Gananoque Golf Club. Please respect private property and stay on the main trail. The HORNED GREBE reported on the Gananoque River at Marble Rock Road was present until 2nd at least. North of the city, the FOX SPARROW continues at a private feeder near Bedford Mills and was seen on 5th. A RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was also seen in that general location on 2nd. TRUMPETER SWANS have been seen at several locations from Bedford Mills to Chaffey's Locks and Lower Brewer's Mills Locks, though a HORNED GREBE at Collins Creek on Perth Road (3rd) was unexpected. The SONG SPARROW seen at a feeder near Elginburg is still occasionally seen as are a couple of PURPLE FINCHES there. Thanks to all those who submitted sightings over the last week. Mark. Mark D. Read 47 Ellerbeck Street, Unit 1, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4H7 Canada Mobile: +1 613 2171246 Email: [email protected] Blog: "Confessions of a Global Birder" http://markdread.blogspot.com <http://markdread.blogspot.com/> Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdread/ _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
