Rhode Island Birds

Rhode Island is located along the Atlantic flyway, making it a top place to witness the migration of waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds. The Atlantic coast, with its inlets, bays, and beaches includes bluffs that are great places to observe seabirds offshore. In total, over 440 bird species have been seen in the Ocean State, and this includes such stand-outs as Piping Plover, Least Tern, Wood Duck, Barred Owl, and Baltimore Oriole. Sifting through such a diverse array of species can be as...