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Bohemian Waxwing

At least three Bohemian Waxwings were seen in Rhode Island during the winter of 2007-2008, including this one that was at Genesee Swamp in South Kingstown.

Photo by Christine Sidler Apr-12-2008

Hoary Redpoll

One or two Hoary Redpolls were seen regularly at Bold Point Park in East Providence from late February through early April of 2008.

Photo by Greg Sargeant Feb-26-2008

Photo by Greg Sargeant Feb-26-2008

Ivory Gull

This gull was discovered in a private area of Little Compton on Dec-07-2007 and was also seen the next day.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Dec-08-2007

Bell's Vireo

A first state record Bell's Vireo was discovered at Sachuest Point NWR on Nov-24-2007. It was last seen on December 1'st.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Nov-25-2007

Pacific Loon

This Pacific Loon was off of Block Island from Oct-02 to Oct-06, 2007.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Oct-06-2007

South Polar Skua

One of two South Polar Skuas seen on a pelagic birding trip aboard the SNAPPA out of Galilee, RI May-24-2007.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile May-24-2007

Barnacle Goose

Yet another good goose on Aquidneck Island in the winter of 2007. This goose was seen in Portsmouth in January, February and March of 2007.

Photo by Michelle St. Sauveur Jan-19-2007

Cackling Geese

Two Cackling Geese were seen periodically with the Canada Geese in Newport, RI during January and February of 2007.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-07-2007

Pink-footed Geese

Two Pink-footed Geese joined thousands of Canada Geese in Newport, RI during January and February of 2007.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-07-2007

Le Conte's Sparrow

This Le Conte's Sparrow was at the Avondale Preserver in Westerly, RI on Nov. 4'th and Nov. 5'th of 2006.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Nov-04-2006

Mew/Common/Kamchatka Gull

This gull was at Watchemoket Cove in East Providence in January and February of 2006.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Feb-11-2006

For additional photos of the Mew Gull:

• Paul L'Etoile's photos.
• James Smith's Web Site.

Sabine's Gull

This gull was seen on a pelagic birding trip out of Galilee, RI on Sep-11-2005.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Sep-11-2005

Audubons's Shearwater

This Audubon's Shearwater was seen on a pelagic birding trip out of Galilee, RI on Aug-24-2005. These shearwaters rarely travel this far north.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Aug-24-2005

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Aug-24-2005

American White Pelican

An American White Pelican was found in Narraganset Bay in December of 2004. At the end of the month, it moved to Winnapaug Pond in Westerly. By mid February, it had expired.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-01-2005

Curlew Sandpiper

A breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper was found on the Ninigret Pond tidal flats at the Charlestown Breachway on July 15, 2004. It was seen again the following day.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jul-15-2004

Reddish Egret

A Reddish Egret spent most of July and August of 2003 on the Ninigret Pond tidal flats at the Charlestown Breachway.

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jul-08-2003