Kingston Field Naturalists

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]

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06/13/2026

Kingston Area Birds June 6, 2026 – June 12, 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: Summer is upon us not and the weather is warming up. The rarities are still showing up on occasion, but not as often as they were. The KFN Bioblitz is on this weekend so hopefully there will be some great sightings from that area this weekend.
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
Least Bittern: One bird was seen at the Graham Road Marsh on June 8, one on June 9, one on June 10. One was seen at the Moscow Marsh (L&A) on June 10.
American Coot: Two birds were seen at the Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on June 12.
Red-headed Woodpecker: Two birds were seen on Howe Island on June 7. One was seen on James Wilson Road on June 7, one on June 8. One bird was seen at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (L&A) on June 7.
Fish Crow: Two birds were seen on City Park-Kingston on June 7, two on June 9, two on June 10. Three were seen on Route 3, Jefferson, NY (JC) on June 11, one on June 12.
Acadian Flycatcher: One bird was heard at Frontenac Provincial Park on June 10.
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher: One bird was reported from Hogan Road on June 6. One was seen on Belle Island on June 7.
Northern Mockingbird: One bird was seen in Verona on June 8.
Northern Parula: One bird was seen on Sycamore Street on June 8.
Bay-breasted Warbler: One bird was seen in Frontenac Provincial Park on June 7.
Blackpoll Warbler: One bird was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on June 7.
Prairie Warbler: One bird was seen on Jones Falls Road (L&G) on June 7. Three were seen on Fishing Lake Road on June 12.
Lincoln Sparrow: One bird was seen on Front Road-Loyalist (L&A) on June 7.
Orchard Oriole: One bird was seen on Service Road, Kingston on June 6. Two were seen at Lemoine Point CA on June 7, two on June 8 and one on June 12.
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]

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]

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