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Mid Summer Tiger Swallowtail Research

There is a tiger swallowtail in Eastern Ontario that flies in July, well after the peak flight of the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis). So far, this entity has been dubbed the “Mid Summer Tiger” (MST). It looks like a population of hybrid origin: canadensis x glaucus. However, it could also be distinct enough to … Read more

Kingston Area Birds 25 June – 1 July 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 18-24 June 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

Have you Renewed Your Membership?

The KFN membership year extends from 1 April to 31 March of the following year. The 2021/22 membership year recently ended and we hope that you will renew. To renew your membership, you can proceed in one of several ways:  Join or renew online using the website https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.  Please note that you do not need a … Read more

Southwestern Ontario Field Trip – 13-19 May 2023

John Licharson has organized the second annual KFN field trip to the legendary migrant hotspots of southwest Ontario. The details are here. Point Pelee is a popular destination for birders throughout North America and beyond. Members who wish to participate in the field trip should try to secure accommodation soon, as the motels, B&Bs and … Read more

Ontario Nature Award – Kurt Hennige

The KFN’s own Kurt Hennige – expert birder, staunch supporter of the natural world and lifelong conservationist – has been awarded Ontario Nature’s Natural History Award for his tireless efforts to protect wild birds in Ontario. The award was presented on 17 June at a small ceremony held at the Camden East Alvar, organized by … Read more

Kingston Area Birds 11-17 June 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 4-10 June 2022

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains 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 underlined in bold type … Read more

Kingston Area Birds 28 May – 3 June 2022

After ten years of weekly reports, Mark Read has passed the baton to me. On behalf of the Kingston Field Naturalists I would like to thank Mark for his efforts as Bird Reporter and Chair of the KFN Rare Birds Committee, and wish him well in his new job. Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records … Read more