Brown Pelican

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).

2014-10 (6-0): One; North End, Block Island; 20-Jun-2014; Christian Amaral (I,R,P).

2012-12 (7-0): Five; RI Coast; 31 Oct to 18-Nov-2012; Mike Tucker (I,R), Drew Whelan (I,R), Wayne Davis (I,P), Jim Sweeney (P), Bruce Kindseth (I,R), Charles Brown (P).

2011-17 (7-0): One; Galilee, Narragansett; 30-Aug-2011; Rey Larsen (I,R,P).

HISTORICAL RECORDS

2001 9-Sep Ninigret * (not on Checklist)

2000 **

2000 18-Feb Galilee *

1997 Galilee *

1995 **

1992 23-Jul, 10-Aug Napatree *

1991 20-Aug Matunuck *

1988 18-Nov Charlestown *

1988 7-Jul Block Island *

1960 12-Sep Bristol *

1958 17-Aug Point Judith *

1954 10-12-Apr Sakonnet *

1927 21-Jun Narragansett *

1921 17-Apr Block Island *

* 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 “ Unpublished Manuscript.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, RI Ornithological Club