Rhode Island bird watching

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Where to Bird
United States of America -- Rhode Island
Discover the top birding locations in Rhode Island. Find out more about Rhode Island Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Rhode Island. Print out a checklist of Rhode Island birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Rhode Island. Order books to help you become a better birder in Rhode Island. Discover links to Rhode Island Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Rhode Island before you begin your trip.

State Bird: Chicken (Rhode Island Red)

State Checklists:
Thayer Birding Software
NPWRC Bird Checklists - Rhode Island

Species Seen in Rhode Island: 403

State Ornithological Society: None

Rare Bird Alerts:
(401) 949-3870   Statewide
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Maps:
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Maps
Map of Counties

Retail Birding Stores
Travel Guide by City

Birding Links for Rhode Island:
Birding Festivals
Christmas Bird Count Database
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Newport Outdoors

Rhode Island Organizations:
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
The Nature Conservancy - Rhode Island

Important Birding Locations in Rhode Island:
Hot Spots
Birding in Rhode Island
Audubon Refuges
Block Island NWR
Nature Conservancy Preserves
US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges - Rhode Island

Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
Block Island National Wildlife Refuge
41.10 N   71.34 W
Visit during the first week in October and you may see almost 150 species. Hawks and Falcons overhead may occasionally spook the other birds.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
41.45 N   71.46 W
Visit during the fall and winter for seabirds. You may see Purple Sandpipers and rafts of Eiders.

If you would like to recommend a great birding spot in this region, please feel free to contact us at info(at)birding.com. We welcome your suggestions!