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 “ Unpublished Manuscript.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