The outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the Kingston region appears to be over for this season. It began around January 31st, when numerous dead geese were reported at Lake Ontario Park and the Elevator Bay area. The Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre also received calls and distressed birds from Collins Bay, Bath, and Belleville. Over … Read more
At the COP15 conference in Montreal in December 2022, 190 countries, including Canada, signed onto an agreement to work together to halt and reverse nature’s ongoing decline in biodiversity. To address this issue at a local level, the City of Montreal invited all cities across the world to declare their intention to contribute to this … Read more
Avian Influenza There have been no reports of large die offs of Canada Geese since the 200+ carcasses found in the Lake Ontario Park – Elevator Bay area at the beginning of February. However, sporadic dead birds have been reported throughout the Kingston region, and are continuing to be reported, so the future is still … Read more
I’m glad to say that I’ve had no more reports of major die-offs like there were at the beginning of the month. However, there continue to be more reports of dead birds than usual. Public Works had 8 geese (in total) last weekend and on Monday in Elevator Bay, and one additional goose Wednesday 28th. … Read more
I’m pleased to say there was good news in the reports I received this week, as the number of dead geese reported had greatly reduced. However, there were more reports of dead crows, and indications that Avian Influenza might be spreading to wildlife. The Public Works Department had reports of six dead geese last week, … Read more
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 … Read more
The dates have now been published for this year’s bird counts. From Field Trips Coordinator Gary Hillaby: “I want to encourage all KFN members to participate in as many counts as possible. This is a huge area of Eastern Ontario to be covered and as the old saying states “many hands, make lite work”. The … Read more
November 3rd 2023 12:00 pm — November 5th 2023 11:59 AM Fall is in the air and that can only mean one thing: it’s time once again for KFN’s Fall Roundup. Members are encouraged to get out birding and submit their reports on eBird. The birding reports will be compiled by Erwin Batalla and a … Read more
The City of Kingston is considering a proposed bylaw which, among other things, will make it an offence to feed wildlife in the city. Wildlife is defined to include birds. The comment period on the draft bylaw available on the City’s website ends August 18th. There is an exemption in the bylaw for “songbirds”. That … Read more
August 5th and 6th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From the Nature Conservancy of Canada: We are thrilled for those of you who have registered and look forward to seeing you. For those who haven’t this is a reminder to do so, AND what to do before you join us. The Internet at SCFF is … Read more