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 * 1998 ** 1994 ** 1991 21-Jul Quonochontaug 1991 19-21-Aug Quicksand Pond, Cards Pond, Napatree 1991 14-Aug Ninigret Pond 1991 11-Aug Block Island 1991 3-Aug Napatree 1984 7-May Watchemoket Cove 1983 19-Aug to 9-Sep South Shore 1983 15-Apr, 19-20-Apr Galilee 1982 16-May Point Judith 1981 10-11-Oct Watch Hill 1944-1979 17 records * 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 “ Unpublished Manuscript.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 |