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: Shorebird passage continues to pick up, though the Lark Bunting on Amherst Island appears to have finally departed. Highlights of this rather quiet week include; SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER and SOLITARY SANDPIPER. Amherst Island The number of shorebirds at the Martin Edwards Reserve is beginning to pick up, though diversity remains limited. On 13th, LEAST SANDPIPER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS were noted along with the usual WILSON'S PHALAROPE. Also seen were 8 AMERICAN WIGEON and several GREEN-WINGED TEAL. The breeding of COMMON MERGANSER was also confirmed. 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. Wolfe Island As elsewhere, evidence of post-breeding dispersal is being noted on Wolfe Island. On 14th, over 100 each of BARN SWALLOW and TREE SWALLOW were seen perched on wires. Also seen the same day were HORNED LARK, CLAY-COLOURED SPARROW and COMMON TERN (not so common in these parts). Other Sightings South-east of Napanee, along Wilton Creek (also known as Gray's Wetland), numbers of shorebirds have picked up further with as many as 6 SOLITARY SANDPIPERS seen on 13th. Also seen the same day were 5 returning adult SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS. With good numbers of LESSER and GREATER YELLOWLEGS, LEAST SANDPIPER, KILLDEER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER and WILSON's SNIPE, this area is definitely worth a look. GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS continue to perform well in the immediate vicinity. 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: [email protected] 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 [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
