Birding

WELCOME TO BIRDING IN THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION !

This is the place to be for birding news in Prince Edward County and the general Bay of Quinte area. Here you will find a summary of what birds to expect in the area each month, and under the Quinte Area Birding Report, what has occurred every day in the past week. Doug McRae’s Presqu’ile Bird Roundup is also carried in this section. Learn about great places to find birds in the region. There is also a checklist of all birds that have been seen in Prince Edward County. Under Naturalization, you will find helpful hints each month on how to attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard, and similar hints under Birdfeeding.

Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of July 24, 2026This weekly report provides information about bird sightings that aresignificant due to the species, the location and/or time of year of thesighting.  Within these weekly reports, as much detail will be provided aspossible regarding…

It is August – What Birds Can We Expect To See?

Birds are still nesting this month and other birds are migrating this month as well. CEDAR WAXWINGS and AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES are late nesters in Prince Edward County and these species will be nesting on into the latter part of August. SONG SPARROWS may try…

Kingston and Area Bird Sightings

Kingston Area Birds June 27, 2026 – July 3, 2026 Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius ofMacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share theirsightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directlyto me – contact details below….

The Hummingbird Season is Here!

The hummingbird season is upon us again. Our only hummingbird species in Prince Edward County, the Ruby-throated, usually arrives by May 12th, although we have seen them arrive here as early as May 1st. Your chances of attracting a nesting pair to your premises,…

Prince Edward County Bird List

Prince Edward County Checklist of Birds(January, 2026) Because of its location in eastern Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County is a natural catch-all for migrating birds during both spring and fall. The points of land along the southern shore especially, provide excellent birding opportunities during…

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