Mississippi Kite
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).
2011-13 (7-0): One; Potowamut, Warwick; 24-Aug-2011; Bryan and Sarah Glemboski (I,R,P).
2011-8 (7-0): Two; Charlestown; 31-May-2011; Dan Finizia (I,R,P), Sue Talbot (I,R).
2010-13 (7-0): One; Kent County; 2010; Homeowner (R,P).
2003-13 (6-0): One; Swan Point, Providence; 14-May-2003; Sue Talbot (P).
HISTORICAL RECORDS *
1997 **
1989-Aug-26 Briggs Beach, Little Compton
1989-May-21 Fogland, Tiverton
1989-April-7 Quicksand Pond, Little Compton
1987-May-27 Cranston
1986-Jun-17 Coventry
* Ferren, Richard L. “The Birds of Rhode Island – their seasonal distribution and ecological history. “ Unpublished Manuscript.
** Checklist of Rhode Island Birds 1900-2000, Audubon Society of Rhode Island