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 “ Unpublished Manuscript.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