Kingston Field Naturalists

10/17/2026

Kingston Area Birds October 10, 2026 – October 16, 2026

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Overview: The weather is starting to cool down, and based on Cornell University’s migration radar the birds are on the move, so make sure you are out enjoying the crisp, fall air and finding those birds.
The Amherstview Sewage Lagoons will reopen to KFN Members only, access beginning on Monday October 19, 2026. All members should have received an email yesterday with instructions on how to access this area.

Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Cackling Goose: Two birds were seen at Heritage Point-Bath (L&A) on October 10.
Semi-palmated Plover: Three birds were seen on Snake Island on October 14.
Great Egret: One bird was seen at Little Cataraqui CA on October 15. One was seen in the Pond northwest of Glenburnie on October 15. One was seen on Gun Road (L&A) on October 15.
Virginia Rail: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 11, one on October 14.
Golden Eagle: One bird was seen in Verona on October 12.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 10. One was seen on the Invista Property on October 14.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: Two birds were seen at Lemoine Point CA on October 16.
Red-headed Woodpecker: Three birds were seen at Frontenac Provincial Park on October 14. One was seen at the Lennox Generating Station (L&A) on October 15.
Swainson’s Thrush: One bird was seen at Belle Park on October 15. One was seen at 100ft Park on October 16.
Tufted Titmouse: One was seen on Belle Island on October 15.
Northern House Wren: One bird was seen at Belle Park on October 15. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 15. One was seen on Sand Hill Road on October 16.
Northern Waterthrush: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 11, one on October 14.
Black-and-white Warbler: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on October 10.
Tennessee Warbler: One bird was seen at Lakeside Garden, Kingston on October 10. One was seen at 1726 Burbrook Road on October 15.
Nashville Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 14. One bird was seen at Belle Park on October 15.
American Redstart: One bird was seen at Auden Park, Kingston on October 10.
Northern Parula: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 10, one on October 12. One was seen at Long Point/Gravelly Bay Road (PEC) on October 12. One was seen at 1726 Burbrook Road on October 15. One was seen on Jolly Island, NY (JC) on October 15.
Magnolia Warbler: Three birds were seen at Belle Park on October 15.
Black-throated Blue Warbler: One bird was seen at Belle Park on October 15.
Palm Warbler: One bird was seen at Belle Park on October 15. Two were seen at the Invista Property on October 15. One was seen on the K&P Trail (Dalton to Sydenham) on October 16.
In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

10/10/2026

Kingston Area Birds October 3, 2026 – October 9, 2026

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Overview: It was a quiet week for rare birds this week, but there were still some great sightings. A few different warbler species are still lingering in the area, as well as a few sightings of late season vireos. The winter finches are starting to move into the area as well, so keep your eyes open for these fun winter birds.
As noted last week, please include a photo or detailed description of any rare birds being reported, as this makes it much easier for the reviewers to confirm the sightings.
Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Cackling Goose: One bird was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on October 3.
Tundra Swan: Three birds were seen on Wolfe Island-Button Bay on October 6, two on October 9. Twelve were seen at the Marshlands CA on October 8. Two were seen at 100ft. Park on October 8, one on October 9.
Bufflehead: One bird was seen at the Marshlands CA on October 9.
Spotted Sandpiper: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 8.
Purple Martin: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on October 3.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was seen at Frontenac Provincial Park on October 4.
Great-crested Flycatcher: One bird was seen at Sherwin Bay, Jefferson, NY (JC) on October 3.
Tufted Titmouse: One bird was seen at Arrowhead Beach Park on October 7.
Northern House Wren: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 7, one on October 8.
Carolina Wren: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-South Shore Road (L&A) on October 4.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 8, two on October 9. One was seen at 100 Medley Court on October 9.
Philadelphia Vireo: One bird was seen at Casey Point on October 6.
White-eyed Vireo: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 4, one on October 6 and one on October 9.
Red-eyed Vireo: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 9.
Black-and-white Warbler: One bird was seen at Frontenac Provincial Park on October 9.
Tennessee Warbler: Two birds were seen at 104 Hardwood Lane on October 3. Three birds were seen at the Resource Road Pond on October 3. Two birds were seen on The Cataraqui Trail north of Opinicon Road on October 4. Two were seen on the K&P Trail (Dalton to Sydenham) on October 7. One was seen at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on October 8, one on October 9. Six were seen at Belle Park on October 9.
Cape May Warbler: One bird was seen at Charleston Lake Provincial Park (L&G) on October 4.
Northern Parula: One bird was seen on Wolfe Island-Big Sandy Bay Trail on October 6. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 6, one on October 9.
Bay-breasted Warbler: One bird was seen at Long Point/Gravelly Bay Road (PEC) on October 7. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 8.
Wilson’s Warbler: One bird was seen at 104 Hardwood Lane on October 8.
Fox Sparrow: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on October 3. One was seen in Verona on October 7.
Nelson’s Sparrow: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on October 3.
Scarlet Tanager: One bird was seen at Belle Park on October 9.
Indigo Bunting: One bird was seen at Long Point/Gravelly Bay Road (PEC) on October 3, one on October 7. One was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on October 3.
In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

10/03/2026

Kingston Area Birds September 26, 2026 – October 2, 2026
Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Special Note:
Please Note, all rare bird observations should be accompanied by a photograph of the bird(s) whenever possible. If there is not a photograph taken that a proper description of the bird seen is beneficial for the records.
Overview: The highlight of the week was Hudsonian Whimbrel, first seen by JulieAnn Prentice on September 28, and viewed by a number of birders in the following days. Some late warblers are still being seen in the Kingston Area.
A late addition to last week’s report. A Glossy Ibis was seen at photographed on County Road 125, Chaumont, NY (JC) on September 25.

Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Bufflehead: One bird was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on October 1.
Eared Grebe: One bird was continuing on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on September 26.
Solitary Sandpiper: One bird was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on September 29.
Spotted Sandpiper: One bird was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on September 30.
Solitary Sandpiper: One bird was seen at the Cataraqui Woods Drive Pond on September 30.
Hudsonian Whimbrel: A rare find, one bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 28, two on September 29, one on September 30, one on October 1.
Black-billed Cuckoo: One bird was seen at 104 Hardwood Lane on September 29.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 29.
Fish Crow: One bird was seen at 179 Earl Street on September 27.
Eastern Wood-Pewee: One bird was seen on Long Point Road (PEC) on September 30. Three were seen at Davis Lock (L&G) on September 30.
Tufted Titmouse: One bird was seen at Upper Brewers Lock on September 26. Three were seen at a private residence on Montreal Street on September 26.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 26.
Philadelphia Vireo: One bird was seen at 1726 Burbrook Road on September 29.
Black-and-white Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 28, one on September 29. One was seen on Gun Road (L&A) on September 28. One was seen at 104 Hardwood Lane on September 29. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on September 30.
Cape May Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 30.
Bay-breasted Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 29, one on September 30.
Blackburnian Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 29.
Chestnut-sided Warbler: One bird was seen at Chaumont Barrens Preserve (JC) on September 6. One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on September 27. One was seen at Long Point/Gravelly Bay Road (PEC) on September 30. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 1.
Palm Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 28. One was seen at Long Point/Gravelly Bay Road (PEC) on September 28.
Wilson’s Warbler: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on September 29.
Lapland Longspur: Three birds were seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on September 26.
Fox Sparrow: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Marshall 40 Foot Road (L&A) on September 28.
Nelson’s Sparrow: One bird was seen at Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on September 29.
Indigo Bunting: One bird was seen on Townline Road (L&A) on September 28.
In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

09/30/2026

Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons will be suspended to the general public from October 5, 2026 until approximately November 5, 2026. This is due to upcoming maintenance to the facilities. Please respect the Township's request and refrain from accessing the property during this time period.
Thank You
Darren Rayner

09/26/2026

Kingston Area Birds September 19, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Overview: There were some great sightings this week, including a Red-throated Loon at Prince Edward Point, and an Eared Grebe on Amherst Island. It appears that the warblers are moving through the area based on the reports, so it is a great time to get out and look before they have all passed through until the spring.
Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Cackling Goose: Two birds were seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on September 25.
Redhead: Two were seen on the K&P Trail near River Street, Kingston on September 19. Two were seen at Elevator Bay on September 19. Five birds were seen at Doug Fluhrer Park on September 20, two on September 21.
Long-tailed Duck: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 20.
Bufflehead: One bird was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on September 19, one on September 21.
Red-throated Loon: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 20.
Eared Grebe: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on September 23, one on September 25.
Least Bittern: One bird was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on September 21.
Golden Eagle: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on September 21.
Cliff Swallow: Three birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 20(L&A) on September 20..
Black-billed Cuckoo: One bird was seen on O’Brien Road
Red-headed Woodpecker: Three birds were reported from Gibson Lake Trail on September 19.
Fish Crow: One bird was seen at 148 Earl Street on September 20.
Least Flycatcher: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-40 Foot Road (L&A) on September 19.
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on September 24.
Orange-crowned Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 19.
Canada Warbler: One bird was seen on Wolfe Island-2nd Line on September 23.
Grasshopper Sparrow: One bird was seen on Amherst Island-40 Foot Road (L&A) on September 19. One was seen on Wolfe Island-2nd Line on September 23.
White-crowned Sparrow: One bird was seen at 4297 Arena Boundary Road, Verona on September 19. Two were seen at Lemoine Point CA on September 19. One was seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on September 19. One was seen on Amherst Island-40 Foot Road (L&A) on September 19. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on September 21. Two were seen on the K&P Trail near Sydenham Road on September 22. One was seen on Wolfe Island-Big Sandy Bay on September 23.
In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

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07/04/2026

Kingston Area Birds June 27, 2026 – July 3, 2026
Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Overview: It was a quiet week overall in the Kingston Area, but that is to be expected at this time of year. Highlighting the observations this week were the American White Pelican, seen in Gananoque on July 1st by Bruce Dilabio and the Western Cattle Egret, seen on June 30 by Kurt Hennige.
As is typically the case this will be my last report for the summer, unless something extremely rare and unexpected shows up in the area (keep your eyes open, these storms that have been passing through always have the possibility of pushing something rare into the area). I will resume my reports at the end of summer once the early migrants begin their journey back through our area.
Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Green-winged Teal: Four birds were seen on Swetman Island (PEC) on June 27.
Greater Scaup: Three birds were seen on Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Kingston on June 29.
Common Goldeneye: One bird was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on June 27.
American White Pelican: One bird was seen in Gananoque (L&G) on July 1.
Least Sandpiper: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on June 29.
Dunlin: One bird was seen on Swetman Island (PEC) on June 27.
Least Bittern: Two were seen at Holleford Lake on June 28. Five were seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on June 28. One was seen on the K&P Trail (Sydenham Road to McIvor Road) on June 29. One was seen in Verona on June 29, one on June 30. One was seen at the Moscow Marsh on July 2.
Western Cattle-Egret: One bird was seen in the Hay Bay-Sillsville Area (L&A) on June 30.
Fish Crow: Two birds were seen in Kingston City Park on June 27, one on June 28. One was seen at 102 Woolsey Street, Sackets Harbor (JC) on June 27. One was seen at Black River above Dexter Dam (JC) on June 28. Nine were reported from Dexter Stewart’s Store (JC) on June 28. One was seen on Route 3, Sackets Harbor (JC) on June 29, one on July 2 and three on July 3.
Olive-sided Flycatcher: One bird was seen at Little Cataraqui Creek CA on July 1.
Northern Mockingbird: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on July 1.
Magnolia Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 28.
Prairie Warbler: One bird was seen on Fishing Lake Road on June 27, one on June 28, one on June 29, one on July 2.
White-crowned Sparrow: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 29.
Orchard Oriole: Two birds were seen on Simcoe Island on June 27, one on June 29. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on July 1, one on July 2.
In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

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06/27/2026

Kingston Area Birds June 20, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Overview: Overall a quiet week in the Kingston Area for rarities, however the discovery of a Yellow-breasted Char on June 25 by a group of birders on Fishing Lake Road certainly finished the week off with a bang. The bird was still present on June 26 in the same area.
Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Redhead: Three birds were seen on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Kingston on June 21.
Greater Scaup: Three birds were seen on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Kingston on June 21.
Black=bellied Plover: One bird was seen at 1042 Innovation Drive on June 22.
Greater Yellowlegs: One bird was seen on Florida Road on June 23.
Least Bittern: Two birds were seen at Little Cataraqui CA on June 20, one on June 21, two on June 22, one on June 24, one on June 25. One was seen on the K&P Trail (Murton Road to Harrowsmith) on June 21, two on June 22. One was seen in Verona on June 26.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was seen on Roblin Road (L&A) on June 20.
Fish Crow: Two birds were seen on Route 3, Sackets Harbor (JC) on June 20, one on June 21, one on June 22, one on June 23, one on June 24. Two were seen in Kingston City Park on June 21, two on June 24, one on June 25. One was seen at 102 Woolsey Street, Sackets Harbor (JC) on June 21.
Northern Mockingbird: One bird was seen on Aylmer Crescent on June 25.
Carolina Wren: One was seen on Amherst Island on June 25.
Magnolia Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 22, one on June 24, one on June 25/
Prairie Warbler: One bird was seen on Fishing Lake Road on June 25, one on June 26.
Yellow-breasted Chat: One bird was seen on Fishing Lake Road on June 25, one on June 26.
White-crowned Sparrow:
Pine Siskin: Two birds were seen on Country Club Drive, Bath (L&A) on June 21.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on June 22, three on June 25.
In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

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06/20/2026

Kingston Area Birds June 13, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius of MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their sightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directly to me – contact details below. Please note that some sightings may require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise. Species in bold type require completion of a rare bird report available on the KFN website or directly from me. If indicated, an OBRC report may be required instead (http://www.ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport). Some iPhone users report that bold type may be replaced by asterisks.
Overview: Overall a quiet week for rarities in the Kingston Area, but keep your eyes open, you never know what you are going to find. Reports of an Acadian Flycatcher in Frontenac Provincial Park is definitely the highlight of the week, just waiting on final confirmation from the rare bird committee.
Please note the new email address at the bottom of the report that can be used to submit observations if you are not using eBird.

Kingston List
Greater Scaup: One bird was seen on Swetman Island (PEC) on June 16.
Least Sandpiper: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&A) on June 16.
Red Knot: One bird was seen on Swetman Island (PEC) on June 17.
Dunlin: One bird was seen on Swetman Island (PEC) on June 17.
Semipalmated Sandpiper: Three birds were seen on Swetman Island (PEC) on June 17.
Least Bittern: One bird was seen in Sydenham on June 14. One was seen on the K&P Trail south of Murton Road on June 15. Two were seen on Amherst Island on June 14. One was seen at Little Cataraqui CA on June 16.
American Coot: One bird was seen at Camden Lake Provincial Park (L&A) on June 13.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was seen at 510 Card Road, Yarker (L&A) on June 13. One was seen in Frontenac Park on June 16. Two birds were seen at 423 Roblin Road (L&A) on June 17.
Fish Crow: Two birds were seen at Kingston City Park on June 14. One was seen on Route 3, Sackets Harbor (JC) on June 17 and one on June 19.
Olive-sided Flycatcher: One unconfirmed bird was reported at 220D Reinink Road (L&A) on June 14.
Acadian Flycatcher: One unconfirmed bird was reported from Frontenac Provincial Park on June 13, one on June 14.
Swainson’s Thrush: One unconfirmed bird was reported at the Waupoos Marina (PEC) on June 14.
Carolina Wren: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on June 14.
Prairie Warbler: One bird was seen on Fishing Lake Road on June 14.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen on Simcoe Island on June 14.

In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy. Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access the Martin Edwards Reserve. Access to the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons is strictly limited to KFN members only, no non-member guests permitted. Memberships are being checked on a regular basis at Amherstview and those without are being evicted. KFN members wishing to enter the Invista property must enter through the west gate and show their membership card to security.

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings directly or via eBird.

Darren
Darren Rayner
Perth Road, Ontario
Email: [email protected]

Send a message to learn more