ACCEPTED RECORDS RIARC Number, Vote (Accepted - Not Accepted - Natural Status Uncertain), # of birds reported; location; date(s); reporters (I = initial observer, R = report submitted, P = photograph submitted). HISTORICAL RECORDS * 2000 ** 1985 14-Feb Kingston 1983 13-Nov Sakonnet 1983 24-Feb Barrington 1972 17-Dec Portsmouth 1968 22-Dec (3) Portsmouth * Ferren, Richard L. “The Birds of Rhode Island – their seasonal distribution and ecological history. “ Unpublished Manuscript. ** Checklist of Rhode Island Birds 1900-2002, Audubon Society of Rhode Island |