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 <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 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: birds@kingstonfieldnaturalists.org