Block Island
Rhode Island · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Block Island is a productive birding destination in Rhode Island, with 314 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Pheasant among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Dovekie
Alle alle
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Wren
House Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
More in Rhode Island
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Block Island National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 251 recorded species.