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Rhode Island

Sparrow (song bird)
Sparrow (song bird)
İCharlie Ott
Event: Birds Migrating
Where: Block Island Bioreserve
When: Mid-March to mid-May; September and October
One of the best places on the East Coast to observe migrating songbirds, several species of raptors, pelagic birds and miscellaneous waterfowl. The island also provides spectacular scenery, great sunsets, fine dining, historic architecture and beautiful beaches.

Open to the public. Facilities available: hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns.
Piping plover nesting habitat
Piping plover nesting habitat
İHarold E. Malde
Event: Piper Plovers Returning
Where: Goosewing Beach, Little Compton
When: Last Week in March
Federally threatened piping plovers return from their wintering grounds.

Open to the public. Nesting sites are fenced off.

For additional information on a particular location, click on the name of the preserve associated with the event or visit the Rhode Island site.