Kingston Area Birds August 9, 2025 – August 15, 2025 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 highlight of the week was the Little Blue Heron, originally found at Little Cataraqui Conservation Area, by Peter Waycik on August 11. Based on some of the reports coming in, it looks like the shorebirds are starting to move through the area right now, so it might be a good time to look for them. *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* Common Goldeneye: One was seen at Kingston Mills on August 10. One was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on August 15. American White Pelican: Two were seen at Kingston Mills on August 10. Two were seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on August 9, August 11 and again on August 14. One was seen at 125 Nina’s Lane on August 15. Wilson’s Phalarope: Three birds were seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on August 15. White-rumped Sandpiper: Two were seen on Florida Road on August 14. Little Blue Heron: One was seen at Little Cataraqui Creek CA on August 11 and again on August 13. Least Bittern: One was seen at Holleford Lake on August 10. One was seen near Bass Cove Park Road (L&A) on August 9. One was seen at the Amherstview Sewage Lagoons (L&A) on August 11. Two were seen at Kingston Mills on August 12. Northern Mockingbird: One bird was seen on Wolfe Island on August 9. One was seen at 1664 Bath Road on August 11, August 12, August 13, and August 14. Tufted Titmouse: Six were seen at a private residence on Montreal Street on August 9, and again on August 12. Sedge Wren: Two were seen on County Road 4 at Shibagua Road (L&A) on August 10 and one on August 15. Bay-breasted Warbler: One was seen at a private residence on Montreal Street on August 12. Grasshopper Sparrow: One was seen on Amherst Island (L&A) on August 11. In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings Policy <https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/wildlife/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 both the Martin Edwards Reserve and Amherstview Sewage Lagoons. Permits 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: birds@kingstonfieldnaturalists.org