Birds Canada sent the following message: Dear Kingston Field Naturalists, We can’t contain our excitement when we see your incredible bird photos and hear your captivating stories! Our annual calendar, a true celebration of Canada’s magnificent wild birds, will feature photos and stories from extraordinary supporters like you. Whether you’re a passionate amateur, a seasoned … Read more
The Wednesdays on the Water field trip to Landon Bay has been rescheduled to Wednesday 21 June due to inclement weather.
The agenda, President’s Report, proposed budget, executive nominations, Past President’s Report and other documents to be discussed at the AGM on 19 April are now available on the Meetings page.
The AGM will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday April 19th. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting. At this meeting we will review the minutes of the previous AGM held on 21 April 2022 (see link below), the President will review the past year, the Treasurer will … Read more
The KFN has been asked to survey six Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) managed by Birds Canada and Nature Canada in our area. The intent is to review and update information on the key species which were identified when the KBAs were created. Kurt Hennige will lead Wednesday morning trips once a month from April to … Read more
The KFN membership year extends from April 1 to March 31 of the following year so 2022/23 memberships will soon be expiring. If you are a new member since December 1, 2022 your membership is good until March 31, 2024. If you are a previous member and have recently renewed, thank you. If you are … Read more
The Rideau Ferry Christmas Bird Count will be conducted on December 17th. It covers Smiths Falls, Perth and areas to the south. The organizers are concerned that they may not have enough birders to cover the count area and have asked the KFN to advertise for volunteers. Contact Alison Bentley at alisonbentley@gmail.com.
Christmas is coming and so are the area’s Christmas Bird Counts. All KFN members are encouraged to participate in our region’s bird counts. Contact the local count organizer for details. If you are unable to get out for your local count you can contact your local CBC organizer to discuss a backyard count. Remember the … Read more
The Owl Woods will be closed from 21 November through to 11 December. Thank you everyone for your patience and respect to the owners of the property who have allowed us for many years to enjoy this treasure.
