Sandwich Tern
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).
2013-12 (6-0): One; Third Beach, Middletown; 23-May-2013; Rey Larsen (I,R,P).
2011-16-1 (7-0): Two; Narragansett; 28-29-Aug-2011; Dick Ferren (I,R,P).
2011-16-2 (7-0): One; Jerusalem; 28-29-Aug-2011; Robert Weaver (I,R,P).
2011-16-3 (7-0): Three; Charlestown; 28-29-Aug-2011; Carlos Pedro (I,R,P).
2008-8 (7-0): One; Sachuest Point to Third Beach, Middletown; 5-6-Jul-2008; Rey Larsen (I,R,P).
2006-6 (7-0): One; Green Island, Warwick; 2-Aug-2006; Doug Wilson (I,R).
HISTORICAL RECORDS *
2000 **
1999 **
1997-Aug-15 Ninigret
1993-Sep-4 Napatree
1991-Aug-22/24 Trustom
1991-Aug-19/20 Scarborough Beach, Sandhill Cove, Briggs, Point Judith, Napatree
1960-1985 14 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 “ Unpublished Manuscript.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