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Rideau Ferry Christmas Bird Count looking for volunteers

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 Bird Counts 2022/3

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

Kingston Area Birds 29 October – 4 November 2022

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

Kingston Area Birds 22-28 October 2022

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

Hunting Season – Owl Woods

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.

Martin Edwards Reserve

The repair work on the berm at Martin Edwards Reserve is now complete.  It is safe to walk along the path and out to the point.

Howe Island Ferry Restrictions

The County Ferry (the large ferry to Howe Island) will be in dry dock from September 19 to 30 and the replacement will only be running from 7 am to 3 pm (rather than 24 hours).

Teen Naturalists – Deadline for Registration

Teen registration forms for 2022-2023 have been mailed to past members. Application forms are available on the KFN website (kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/youth) orn8ture.anne at sympatico.ca or 613-389-6742. The deadline for registration is 8 September.

Junior Naturalists – Deadline for Registration

Junior registration forms for 2022-2023 have been mailed to past members. Forms are available from the KFN website (kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/youth) or n8ture.anne at sympatico.ca or 613-389-6742. The deadline for registration is 9 September.

Martin Edwards Reserve – Trail Closure

The trail along the berm on the Martin Edwards Reserve is “temporarily closed until further repairs”.  Access to the point is still possible along the gravel beach. Please do not walk on the berm.