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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Red [Domestic fowl developed from the Red Jungle Fowl Gallus gallus]

Rhode Island, the first state to declare independence from Great Britain is also the smallest of the 50 states. Comprising of approximately 1,545 square miles, the mean elevation is 200 feet. It’s highest point is Jerimoth Hill at only 812 feet.

The state bird is the Rhode Island Red, a popular breed of chicken. The coloring includes golden brown feathers that tend to become reddish in the sun. Their eyes are orange and have reddish brown beaks and yellow feet.

The 'Ocean State' is known to have about 400 species of birds. The state includes 5 wildlife refuges in Charlestown, South Kingstown, Middletown, Narragansett and Block Island.

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is located in Smithfield. You may hear weekly updated reports of rare bird sightings by calling the Voice of Audubon at 401-245-7500 ext: 55. To report rare sightings, call 401-949-7301 and leave a message. Some of the more recent sightings include the Black-tailed Gull, Sandhill Crane and the Bald Eagle.

contributor

Kenneth Trajanowski
traj@mac.com
http://www.trajnet.com

numbers

Number of bird species:406

useful reading

Bird Walks in Rhode Island

by Adam J Fry, Keith Gannon (Illustrator) Paperback (May 1992) Backcountry Publications, US
ISBN: 0881502189
Buy this book from NHBS.com

useful information

State Bird

Rhode Island Red (Chicken)

clubs

Audubon Society of Rhode Island

http://www.asri.org
Audubon Society of Rhode Island is separate from the national society, and I believe actually older, and is responsible for our state rare bird alerts...

Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island

http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/rhodeisland/
The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island had one of its most successful years ever in 2000. We preserved over 2,000 acres of land through outright acquisition, by working with partners, and through conservation easements. Whatever the method of preservation, we have achieved successful conservation goals...

reserves

Norman Bird Sanctuary

http://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/
The Norman Bird Sanctuary is 450 acre wildlife refuge offering over 7 miles of hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the woods or hike to the top of Hanging Rock to a breathtaking view of the ocean and surrounding areas. A wide variety of educational programs are offered for all age groups. Guided walks for schools and community groups are available, but should be scheduled in advance. A trailside museum and the Barn Owl Gift Shop are also available to browse in.

Rhode Island Refuges - US Fish & Wildlife Service

http://northeast.fws.gov/ri.htm

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you can’t find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page… give them a try!

tour operators

Birder`s Nature View

http://www.birdersnatureview.com/block-island-birding-tours.html
Birding tours in RI...

Birding Pal

http://birdingpal.org/ri.htm
Local birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...

places to stay

Green Shadows B&B

http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ri/w/riw7701.htm
The house is set on a wooded and landscaped acre with a view of Green Hill pond, where the sheltered waters are usually calm in the morning and breezy in the afternoon. A spacious screened porch, cooled by ocean breezes and overlooking the private well manicured backyard gardens, is a highlight of the home. You can relax with a cool beverage while the soothing sounds and meanderings of birds, chipmunks and butterflies go on around you.

mailing lists

RIBIRDS

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RIBIRDS/
To post to list:RIBIRDS@yahoogroups.com
List contact:RIBIRDS-owner@yahoogroups.com
To subscribe to list:RIBIRDS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
RIBIRDS is intended for the discussion of bird sightings within and around Rhode Island. Identification and birding locations are also encouraged...

Birds of New England

http://www.nenature.com/birds.htm
Some excellent photographs... Over 200 species of birds either breed, are resident, or winter in New England. This includes both inland birds and coastal birds. Some of these birds have a small New England range (for example, the Acadian Flycatcher) and other birds are found throughout the region.

Catherine Hamilton`s Sitings

http://mydogoscar.com
A website that is primarily focussed on Rhode Island sightings, with some travelling in N. America as well, with excellent notes and drawings by Catherine Hamilton.

Jungle Junction

http://www.junglejunction.com/
Welcome to Jungle Junction - RI`s only Specialty Bird Store!

Rhode Island Birds - Recent Postings

http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/RIBD.html
Recent Postings from Rhode Island Birds

Rhode Island Natural History Survey

http://www.uri.edu/ce/rinhs/books_title.htm
The Rhode Island Natural History Survey is a consortium of organizations and individuals seeking to further knowledge and understanding of Rhode Island`s biota, geology, and ecosystems...

Rhode Island Outdoors

http://newportvisions.com/home/hiking.html
Gamebirds present include ruffed grouse, wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite, woodcock, and waterfowl particularly wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canada goose. During spring and particularly fall migration, large numbers and variety of waterfowl can be observed on the impoundment. Several pairs of osprey also nest at the Great Swamp, using utility poles thoughout the area for nest sites.

Traj and Joan's Birds

http://birdhousecam.net
Streaming video of birdfeeders and interior of birdhouse in Woonsocket, RI…

Visitor Information for Rhode Island

http://www.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?CU_ID=1&areaname=Rhode%20Island
e.g. Block Island National Wildlife Refuge- Block Island National Wildlife Refuge comprises 66 acres of some of the most beautiful dune habitat on the Atlantic Coast. Simply by virtue of its location on the flyway, the refuge is an important resting stop, providing cover for large numbers of neotropical migrants and raptors. Additionally, the intertidal shoreline supports a significant roosting area for migratory shorebirds including the black-bellied and semi-palmated plover, sanderling and dunlin during both the spring and autumn migrations. In 1996, the threatened piping plover attempted to nest on refuge beaches for the first time in over a decade. Also, the refuge supports a gull colony of 1,000 pairs and a colonial wading bird rookery consisting of 30 black crowned night heron nests.

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