Kingston Area Birds October 18, 2025 – October 24, 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 continuing Eurasian Wigeon at the beginning of the week and the Red-throated Loon that was seen at Prince Edward Point through the middle of the week were the highlights of the week. The Evening Grosbeaks at Prince Edward Point NWA were also a nice surprise, and hopefully a sign of a great winter birding season. *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* Eurasian Wigeon: One bird was continuing at Cataraqui Bay/Marshlands on October 18 and last reported on October 19. Red-throated Loon: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 19, one on October 20, one on October 21. American Bittern: One was seen at Black Rapids and Pine Tree Road (L&G) on October 19. Black-crowned Night Heron: One was seen at the Montreal Street Apartments on October 20, one on October 22. Great Egret: Two were seen at the Cataraqui River at Hwy 401 on October 19. Red-headed Woodpecker: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 21. Gray Catbird: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 22. One was seen in Verona on October 23. Swainson’s Thrush: One was seen on Black Rapids Road (L&G) on October 22. Tufted Titmouse: One was seen at Moore’s Creek on October 18. Two were seen on Bateau Lane on October 19, one on October 21, two on October 22. Northern House Wren: One was seen at Kingston Mills on October 22. Carolina Wren: One was seen visiting a private residence in Kingston throughout the week. Blue-headed Vireo: One was seen at The Marshlands CA on October 22. Common Yellowthroat: One was seen on Wolfe Island on October 24. Cape May Warbler: One was seen on Wolfe Island on October 24. Black-throated Blue Warbler: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 21. Palm Warbler: One was seen on Wolfe Island on October 24. Evening Grosbeak: One was seen at Prince Edward Point NWA (PEC) on October 21, four on October 23, three on October 24. 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