MISSION The Mission of the Rhode Island Avian Records Committee is:
To evaluate documentation for unusual
occurrences of birds in Rhode Island and its adjacent ocean waters,
through application of consistent, rigorous, and impartial procedures,
toward the greater goal of preserving an accurate and reliable
historical record of Rhode Island’s birds. REPORTING Birders are encouraged to submit reports of the following:
Reports can be sent electronically to Secretary@RI-AvianRecords.org or Doug Wilson dswilsonri@gmail.com 214 Posnegansett Ave. Warwick, RI 02888 | YEAR SUMMARYs The old Rhode Island Ornithological Club (RIOC) compiled records of rare birds for much of the 1900s. Many Rhode Island birders are familiar with their work from the CHECKLIST OF RHODE ISLAND BIRDS 1900-2002. The Rhode Island Avian Records Committee (RIARC) began evaluating records starting in 2008. These records have been summarized by year, and are accessible by clicking the image below. |