Coastal birding habitat

Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/1/2026Amherst Island--Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)11 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Amherst Island--Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/1/2026Burbrook Road Trail1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026Davis Tannery1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/202614375 Front Rd, Loyalist CA-ON (44.1416,-76.7975)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026Waterloo Subdivision / Trillium Ridge Park, Kingston CA-ON (44.2, x -76.55)

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA2 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

5/31/2026Amherst Island--Long Point Road Marshes and Village1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

856/1/2026

Mute Swan

26/1/2026

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Northern Shoveler

16/1/2026

Gadwall

46/1/2026

Mallard

756/1/2026

American Black Duck

66/1/2026

Common Merganser

46/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

36/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Common Gallinule

16/1/2026

Black-bellied Plover

26/1/2026

Killdeer

36/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

36/1/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

16/1/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

16/1/2026

Wilson's Snipe

16/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

36/1/2026

Dunlin

56/1/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property) for birding?
The best months to visit Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)?
Notable species at Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property) include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)?
Birding at Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property) is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)?
Amherst Island - Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.