Kingston Field Naturalists

06/06/2026

Kingston Area Birds May 30, 2026 – June 5, 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: As we head into summer months, we are still seeing some Warblers and shorebirds lingering in the 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
Brant: Eleven birds were seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on June 1. Thirty-three were seen at the Brothers Islands (L&A) on June 2.
Greater Scaup: Two birds were seen at Salmon Island on June 2.
Bonaparte’s Gull: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on June 1.
Semi-palmated Plover: One bird was seen at 207 Lekx Road (L&G) on June 1. Six were seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on June 1.
Wilson’s Phalarope: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on June 2.
Lesser Yellowlegs: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on June 2.
Greater Yellowlegs: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 31.
Short-billed Dowitcher: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 30.
Ruddy Turnstone: Two birds were seen in Cataraqui Bay on June 3.
Least Bittern: One bird was seen at the Davis Tannery on July 1. One was seen on the K&P Trail (Sydenham Road to McIvor) on June 2. One was seen at the Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on June 2. Three were seen at the Ducks Unlimited Marsh (L&A) on June 2. One was seen at 345 County Road 6 (L&A) on June 2.
Broad-winged Hawk: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 31, two on June 2.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was continuing at Crystal Spring Farm on May 30. One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 31. One was seen at Lake Ontario Park on June 2.
Fish Crow: One bird was seen on Route 3, Sackets Harbor (JC) on May 30, one on May 31, five on June 2, four on June 4 and two on June 5.
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher: One bird was seen at Rotary Park on June 5. One was seen at Skycroft Campground on June 5. One was seen at 67 Alwington Avenue on June 5.
Northern Mockingbird: One bird was seen in Verona on June 2.
Gray-cheeked Thrush: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 31, one on June 4. One was seen at the Marshlands CA on June 2.
Swainson’s Thrush: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 31, two on June 2, three on June 4. One was seen at Chaumont Barrens Preserve (JC) on June 4.
Tufted Titmouse: One was seen on Pangman Tract on May 31. One was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on June 1.
Carolina Wren: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 31. One was seen at the Hydro Generating Station-Bath (L&A) on June 4.
Philadelphia Vireo: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 1, four on June 2.
Tennessee Warbler: One was seen at Frontenac Provincial Park on May 30. Fifteen were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 30, one on May 31, one on June 1. One was seen at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on May 31. One was seen on Wolfe Island on May 31. One was seen at Trillium Ridge Park on May 31.
Cape May Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 1. One was seen at Frontenac Provincial Park on June 5.
Northern Parula: One bird was seen on Dwyer Road on May 30. One was seen on Pangman Tract on May 31. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 31. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 2. Two were seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on June 2. One was seen at Frontenac Provincial Park on June 5.
Bay-breasted Warbler: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 30, one on May 31, one on June 1, two on June 2, one on June 4. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 31. One was seen at 1003 Centreville Road (L&A) on May 31.
Blackburnian Warbler: Six birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 2, three on June 4.
Palm Warbler: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 31.
Prairie Warbler: Three birds were seen in Frontenac Provincial Park on May 30. Two were seen on Jones Falls Road (L&G) on June 1, one on June 2, one on June 3.
Wilson’s Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 31, one on June 2, one on June 4.
Lincoln’s Sparrow: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 4.
Dark-eyed Junco: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 4.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 30. Two were seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 31, one on June 2, two on June 3 and two on June 5. There were still at least two birds occasionally visiting a private feeder in the Kingston Area this week.
Rusty Blackbird:
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

05/30/2026

Kingston Area Birds May 23, 2026 – May 29, 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 highlights of this week were the unconfirmed but well described sighting of a Great Cormorant in Kingston this past week as well as two American Pelicans appearing in Kingston as well.
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
Long-tailed Duck: One bird was seen on the Kingston Waterfront Trail on May 27.
Surf Scoter: One bird was seen on Long Point Road (PEC) on May 24.
Great Cormorant: One bird was reported from the Kingston-Wolfe Island Ferry Ramp on May 27.
American White Pelican: Two birds were seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 27.
Least Sandpiper: Three birds were seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on May 27, four on May 29. One was seen at Cataraqui Bay on May 28. Two were seen on Lekx Haig Road (L&G) on May 29.
Least Bittern: One bird was seen at the Graham Road Marsh on May 23. One was seen at 2043 Joyceville Road on May 24. One was seen at Moscow Marsh (L&A) on May 25. One was seen at the Resource Road Pond on May 29.
Red-shouldered Hawk: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 26.
Broad-winged Hawk: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 29.
Red-headed Woodpecker: Two birds were seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on May 23. One was seen at Crystal Spring Farm on May 28. At least one bird has been returning regularly to a private residence in the Kingston Area this past week.
Fish Crow: One bird was reported from the Old Colony Road area on May 25. Four were seen on Route 3, Sackets Harbor, NY (JC) on May 29.
Acadian Flycatcher: One bird was reported from Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 25.
Swainson’s Thrush: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 28, one on May 29.
Tufted Titmouse: One bird was seen on Montreal Street on May 26.
Carolina Wren: One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 26.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet: One bird was seen at Belle Island on May 24.
Lawrence’s Warbler: One bird was seen at 1222 Marble Rock Road (L&G) on May 24, one on May 27.
Tennessee Warbler: One bird was seen on Sand Hill Road on May 28. Two were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 28 and one on May 29.
Connecticut Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 25.
Northern Parula: One bird was seen at Rotary Park on May 27. Two were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 26, one on May 27. One was seen on the Gananoque Waterfront Trail (L&G) on May 26. Two were seen on Simcoe Island on May 29.
Bay-breasted Warbler: One bird was seen at 104 Hardwood Lane on May 28. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 28. One was seen in Verona on May 29. One was seen on Fishing Lake Road on May 29.
Palm Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 26.
Prairie Warbler: Four birds were seen on Fishing Lake Road on May 28, two on May 29.
Dark-eyed Junco: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 26.
Pine Siskin: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 26, one on May 27.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 23, two on May 27 and two on May 29. One was seen at Parrott’s Bay (L&A) on May 23. Three were seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 24, one on May 25, one on May 26, one on May 28. At least two birds have been returning regularly to a private feeder in the Kingston Area this past week.
Rusty Blackbird: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 27.
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]

05/23/2026

Kingston Area Birds May 16, 2026 – May 22, 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 yet another good week for birding in the Kingston Area. Another sighting of a Western Tanager, this time at the Moscow Marsh Area was a great sighting. A Yellow-headed Blackbird on Amherst Island was also a great and rare surprise this past week. Shorebirds and warblers are still moving through the area, so keep your eyes open.
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: Twelve birds were seen the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail on May 18.
Surf Scoter: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 22.
American White Pelican: Three birds were seen at Hay Bay (L&A) on May 17.
Short-billed Dowitcher: Four birds were seen on Amherst Island-Martin Edwards Reserve (L&A) on May 16, two on May 17.
Wilson’s Phalarope: One bird was seen at the O’Neil Conservation Project (L&G) on May 21.
Lesser Yellowlegs: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on May 22.
Ruddy Turnstone: Two birds were seen at Snake Island on May 18.
Least Bittern: One bird was seen on County Road 4 south of Tamworth (L&A) on May 16. One was seen at the Moscow Marsh (L&A) on May 17. Two were seen at Holleford Lake on May 18. Two were seen on the K&P Trail (McIvor to Sydenham) on May 19.
Red-shouldered Hawk: One bird was seen on County Road 7 (PEC) on May 19.
Red-headed Woodpecker: Two birds were seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on May 16. One was seen on MacGillivray Lane on May 17,
Fish Crow: One bird was seen at Kingston City Park on May 16.
Olive-sided Flycatcher: One bird was seen on Gananoque Lake Road (L&G) on May 17. One was seen on the Bonwill Tract-Opinicon Road on May 17.
Northern Mockingbird: One bird was reported from Verona on May 19, one on May 22.
Tufted Titmouse: Two birds were seen on Montreal Street on May 16, two on May 17, two on May 18. Two were seen at 194 Pauline Tom Avenue on May 18.
White-eyed Vireo: One bird was reported from Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 16.
Louisiana Waterthrush: Two birds were seen on Canoe Lake Road on May 16, one on May 17, one on May 21.
Hooded Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 16, one on May 18.
Cerulean Warbler: One bird was reported from Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 18.
Prairie Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 16. One was seen on Jones Falls Road (L&G) on May 17, three on May 18, one on May 22. Four were seen on Fishing Lake Road on May 21.
Palm Warbler: One bird was seen at Bedford Mills on May 19.
Dark-eyed Junco: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 16.
Red Crossbill: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 21.
Western Tanager: One bird was seen at the Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on May 17.
Orchard Oriole: Two birds were seen on Simcoe Island on May 16, two on May 17. Two were seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 16, one on May 18, one on May 19, two on May 21 and three on May 22. Two were seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 16, two on May 17. Four were reported from Belle Island area on May 22. Four have been returning to an undisclosed location on Howe Island daily throughout the week.
Yellow-headed Blackbird: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 18.
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

05/20/2026

Bluebirds on the Farm
A Public Event by the Kingston Field Naturalists

What:
Join the KFN for a free, guided spring bird walk where you are guaranteed to see Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Purple Martins and many grassland bird species. Learn how cavity nesting birds benefit tremendously from nestboxes and about how to safely manage boxes for various species. Take a nestbox home!

Where:
3683 Moreland-Dixon Road between Inverary and Sunbury, South Frontenac.

When:
Saturday May 23, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

Who and How:
Everyone welcome. Expect some easy walking with a possible optional wagon ride to see more distant parts of the farm. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars if you have them. For carpooling possibility meet at HWY 401 and Montreal St., departing 9AM.

Fore more information contact Chris Grooms, [email protected], 613 329 2007,

05/16/2026

Kingston Area Birds May 9, 2026 – May 15, 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: Another great week for migration as we saw a number of warblers and sparrows move into the Kingston Area this week. Some of the past week’s highlights include the American White Pelicans seen at Prince Edward Point NWA, the Hooded Warbler that was seen at Rotary Park, and the Blue Grosbeak also seen at Prince Edward Point NWA. With the KFN spring roundup happening this weekend we should see some great reports coming in over the next few days.
On another note, it is great to see the increased reports of the Orchard Orioles in the Kingston Area again this year.
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
Black Scoter: Two birds were seen West of Salmon Island on May 12.
American White Pelican: Four birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 9, three on May 10 and two on May 11.
Semipalmated Plover: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&A) on May 10, one on May 11, one on May 12, three on May 13.
Semipalmated Sandpiper: One bird was seen on County Road 27 (L&A) on May 12.
Least Bittern: One was seen at the O’Brien Road Marsh (L&A) on May 11. One was seen at Moscow Marsh (L&A) on May 14, one on May 15.
Common Nighthawk: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 12.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was seen on First Lake Road on May 12.
Fish Crow: One bird was seen in Sackets Harbor (JC) on May 12. One was seen at 538 Morrison Point Road (PEC) on May 14.
Eastern Wood-pewee: One was seen at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on May 10.
Tufted Titmouse: One was seen at 125 Nina’s Lane on May 10. Two were seen in Glen Lawrence Woods on May 12. Two were seen on Montrel Street on May 15. Two were seen on Riverside Drive on May 15.
Carolina Wren: One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 12.
Louisiana Waterthrush: One bird was seen on Canoe Lake Road on May 15.
Hooded Warbler: One bird was seen at Rotary Park on May 9, one on May 10, one on May 12.
Bay-breasted Warbler: One bird was seen at The Marshlands CA on May 10, one on May 11. One was seen in Nicholson Point Woods-Bath (L&A) on May 10. Two were seen in Verona on May 11. One was seen on Simcoe Island on May 11.
Prairie Warbler: Three birds were seen on Fishing Lake Road on May 12, two on May 12. Two were seen on Jones Falls Road (L&G) on May 12, one on May 15.
Wilson’s Warbler: One bird was seen at The Marshlands CA on May 9.
Grasshopper Sparrow: Two birds were seen on the K&P Trail-Graham Road to Petworth Road on May 9, one on May 10. One was seen at 207 Lekx Road (L&G) on May 9, one on May 10.
Dark-eyed Junco: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 14.
Evening Grosbeak: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 15. One was seen at 1559 Bethel Road (L&A) on May 15.
Blue Grosbeak: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 10.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen on Wolfe Island-Big Sandy Bay on May 9. Four were returning to a feeder in the Kingston Area (undisclosed location) throughout the week. One was seen on Simcoe Island on May 11. One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 12, one on May 13. Two were seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 15. One was seen on Howe Island on May 15.
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

05/09/2026

Kingston Area Birds May 2, 2026 – May 8, 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 another amazing week of birding, with a number of spring arrivals showing up in the Kingston Area this week. The highlights of the week were the American White Pelican, first reported by Paul Jones on May 4 at Prince Edward Point NWA, the Yellow-breasted Chat, first reported by Sarah Sharp on May 5 at Prince Edward Point NWA, and the Western Tanager, first reported by Marlene Kraml at her home in Kingston on May 3.
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
Brant: Sixty-two birds were seen at 4388 Florida Road on May 8.
American White Pelican: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 4 and continued daily through the week.
Little Gull: One bird was seen at Island View Park-Amherstview (L&A) on May 5.
Least Sandpiper: Five birds were seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on May 5, two on May 6.
Glossy Ibis: One unconfirmed sighting came in from Lemoine Point CA on May 2.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was continuing on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 2. One was seen at Wartman-Patterson Park on May 3, one on May 4 and one on May 5. One was seen on Canoe Lake Road on May 7.
Eastern Wood-pewee: One bird was seen on the Cataraqui Trail west of Perth Road on May 3. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 5. One was seen at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on May 6.
Tufted Titmouse: One was seen on Belle Island on May 5. Two were seen at 194 Pauline Tom Avenue on May 6. One was seen on Montreal Street on May 8. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 7.
Sedge Wren: One bird was reported from Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 8.
Carolina Wren: One bird was seen on Murphy Road (L&A) on May 6.
Red-eyed Vireo: One bird was seen on Macgillivray Road on May 6.
Louisiana Waterthrush: One bird was continuing on Canoe Lake Road on May 2, one on May 7 and one on May 8.
Golden-winged Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 4. One was seen on the Gananoque Waterfront Trail (L&G) on May 5. One was seen on O’Brien Road (L&A) on May 5. One was seen at 585 Murphy Road, Enterprise (L&A) on May 6. One was seen at 377 Murphy Road, Enterprise (L&A) on May 6. Two other birds were seen at a different location on Murphy Road (L&A) on May 6.
Blue-winged Warbler: One bird was seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on May 3. One was seen on the Gananoque Waterfront Trail (L&A) on May 6. One was seen on Marble Rock Road (L&G) on May 6. One was seen at 377 Murphy Road, Enterprise (L&A) on May 6. One was seen at QUBS (L&G) on May 8.
Cape May Warbler: One bird was seen on Edgewood Road (L&A) on May 3, one on May 4.
Magnolia Warbler: One bird was seen on the Gananoque Waterfront Trail (L&A) on May 6 and two on May 7.
Yellow-breasted Chat: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 5.
American Tree Sparrow: One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 3.
Grasshopper Sparrow: One bird was seen on the K&P Trail south of Harrowsmith on May 6.
Western Tanager: One bird was seen at 67 Alwington Avenue on May 3 and continued daily through May 7.
Indigo Bunting: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on May 5, one on May 6. One was seen on Macgillivray Road on May 6. One was seen at the Marshlands CA on May 7.
Orchard Oriole: Three birds were seen on the Invista Property on May 5. One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 6, one on May 7 and again on May 8.
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

05/02/2026

Kingston Area Birds April 25, 2026 – May 1, 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 fantastic week to be out birding this past week. The return of several different warbler, vireo, sparrow and flycatcher species were just a few of the highlights. With continued pleasant weather in the forecast it the birding forecast is also looking fantastic.
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
Brant: Thirty-five birds were seen on the Amherst Island Ferry (L&G) on April 28.
Redhead: One bird was seen at Landon Bay (L&G) on April 30.
Dunlin: One bird was seen at the O’Neill Conservation Project (L&G) on April 30.
Least Bittern: One bird was seen on the Cataraqui Trail near Portland (L&G) on April 29.
Sora: One was seen at the Graham Road swamp on April 25. One was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on April 25. One was seen at 4746 County Road 4, Centreville (L&A) on April 25. One was heard at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on April 26. One was seen at Little Cataraqui CA on April 26.
Golden Eagle: One bird was seen in Verona on April 30.
Rough-legged Hawk: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 26.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird: One bird was seen on Frye Lane-Buck Lake on April 30.
Red-headed Woodpecker: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on April 29, one on April 30 and again on May 1. One was seen on Townline Road (L&A) on April 30 and again on May 1. One was seen on Little Long Lake Road on May 1.
Fish Crow: Two were seen at Kingston City Park on April 26. One was seen at An Gorta Mor Park on April 26. One was seen in Sackets Harbor (JC) on April 26, two on April 27 and one on April 29.
Least Flycatcher: Two were seen at Depot Creek Conservation Area on April 26. One was seen at Woodlands Park on April 27. One was seen at Parrott’s Bay (L&A) on April 27. One was seen on Liddell Crescent on May 1.
Great-crested Flycatcher: One bird was reported from 1559 Bethel Road (L&A) on April 27.
Eastern Kingbird: One bird was seen at Lemoine Point CA on April 27. One was seen at Cartwright’s Point on April 29. One was seen at 104 Hardwood Lane on April 29. One was seen in Gananoque-Waterfront Trail (L&G) on April 29. One was seen at the Lennox Generating Station (L&A) on April 30.
Gray Catbird: One bird was seen at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on April 28. One was seen on Belle Island on April 29. One was seen on the K&P Trail (McIvor Road to Burbrook) on April 30. One was seen at the Marshlands CA on April 30. One was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on April 30. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on April 30. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 30.
Wood Thrush: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 28. One was seen at 3116 County Road 32 (L&G) on April 30. Two were seen on Townline Road (L&A) on April 30.
Bohemian Waxwing: One was seen near Garter Lake Lane on April 25.
Tufted Titmouse: Two birds were seen at 194 Pauline Tom Avenue on April 28. Two were seen in the Glan Lawrence Woods on April 30, two on May 1.
Sedge Wren: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 30.
Marsh Wren: One bird was seen at the Burbrook Road Trail on April 27, one on April 30 and one on May 1. One was seen at Balsam Grove on April 27. Three were seen on the Cataraqui Trail near Portland (L&G) on April 29. One was seen in Verona on May 1. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 1.
Carolina Wren: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on April 29.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: One bird was seen at the Lennox Generating Station (L&A) on April 27.
Yellow-throated Vireo: One bird was seen at Tree Frog Farm on April 29. One was seen on the K&P Trail near Fish Creek Road on May 1.
Eastern Warbling Vireo: One bird was seen on County Club Drive, Bath (L&A) on April 27 and one on April 30. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 28, one on April 29 and one on April 30. One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on April 28, two on April 29 and two on April 30. Two were seen in Verona on May 1. One was seen at Invista on May 1. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on May 1. One was seen at Links Mills School House (L&A) on May 1.
Ovenbird: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 30. One was seen on Townline Road (L&A) on April 30.
Northern Waterthrush: Two birds were seen at Tree Frog Farm on April 25 and four on April 26. One was seen on Garter Lake Lane on April 25. Two were seen at 4300 Taylor Kidd Boulevard (L&A) on April 26.
Louisiana Waterthrush: One bird was seen on Canoe Lake Road on April 25, one on April 26, one on April 27. One was seen at 4471 Bedford Road, Sydenham on April 25.
Blue-winged Warbler: One bird was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on April 30.
Black-and-white Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 25, two on April 27. One was seen at 6700 Salmon Lake Road on April 26.
Nashville Warbler: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 26.
Common Yellowthroat: One bird was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on April 29, one on April 30. One was seen on Long Point Road (L&G) on May 1.
Northern Parula: One bird was seen at Heritage Point-Bath(L&A) on April 27.
Blackburnian Warbler: One bird was seen at Links Mills School House (L&A) on May 1.
Northern Yellow Warbler: Two birds were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 27, one on April 28. One was seen at Meadowbrook Forest on April 29. One was seen on the K&P Trail south of Petworth Road on April 29. One was seen in Seeley’s Bay (L&G) on April 29. Three were seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on April 28, one on April 29, one on April 30. Three were seen at the Marshlands CA on April 30. One was seen at Fort Henry on April 30. One was seen at the Lennox Generating Station (L&A) on April 30.
Grasshopper Sparrow: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on May 1.
White-crowned Sparrow: Two birds were seen at 4835 Highway 2 (L&G) on April 25, one on April 26. One was seen at Lemoine Point CA on April 25.
Evening Grosbeak: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 29, one on April 30.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak: One bird was seen at Tree Frog Farm on April 28, one on April 29. One was seen at 5545 Perth Road Crescent on April 29. One was seen on Wolfe Island-Big Sandy Bay on April 29. One was seen on Sand Hill Road on April 29. One was seen in Newboro (L&G) on April 28, two on April 29. One was seen on Clark Road (L&A) on April 29. One was seen at 16 Drummond Street-Barriefield on April 30. One was seen on O’Brien Road (L&A) on April 30.
Baltimore Oriole: One bird was seen on the Burbrook Road Trail on April 29. One was seen on Sand Hill Road on April 29. One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on April 28, one on April 29, two on April 30. One was seen at 3116 County Road 32 (L&G) on April 29. Two were seen in Gananoque-Waterfront Trail (L&G) on April 29. One was seen in Sydenham on April 30. One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on April 30. Two were seen on Country Club Drive-Bath (L&A) on April 30. One was seen at Heritage Point-Bath (L&A) on April 30.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on April 30, one on May 1.
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.

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Darren Rayner
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