Birds 2008

Photos of good birds taken in Rhode Island in 2008.

Black-headed Gull

Over the docks of Galilee in Narragansett.

Black-headed Gull

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Dec-05-2008

Black-headed Gull

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Dec-05-2008

Redhead Duck

On Trustom Pond, Trustom Pond NWR, South Kingstown.

Redhead Duck

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Nov-10-2008

Vesper Sparrow

In South Kingstown.

Vesper Sparrow

Photo by Carlos Pedro Nov-2-2008

Marbled Godwit

This Marbled Godwit spent a few weeks on the tidal flats of Ninigret Pond in Charlestown. It may be the same bird that was present in the same time-frame last year.

Marbled Godwit

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Sep-19-2008

American Avocet

This American Avocet spent a few days on the tidal flats of Ninigret Pond in Charlestown.

American Avocet

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Aug-22-2008

Red-necked Phalarope

There were a few Red-necked Phalarope sightings on the tidal flats of Ninigret Pond in Charlestown within a span of about two weeks.

Red-necked Phalarope

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Aug-10-2008

Red-necked Phalarope

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Aug-10-2008

Wilson's Phalarope

On August 9'th two phalarope species were seen on the tidal flats of Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, a Red-necked Phalarope and this Wilson's Phalarope.

Wilson's Phalarope

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Aug-09-2008

Sandwich Tern

Sandwich Terns are becoming annual in RI. This Sandwich Tern was discovered at Third Beach in Middletown on the 5'th of July .

Sandwich Tern

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jul-05-2008

Sandwich Tern

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jul-05-2008

Western Willet

Willets are a common breeding shorebird in coastal RI, but members of the western breeding population rarely show up in RI, especially while they're in breeding plumage. This breeding-plumage Western Willet spent a few days on the tidal flats of Ninigret Pond in Charlestown.

Western Willet

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jul-04-2008

Royal Terns

Several Royal Terns were seen in RI in 2008. These two were part of a flock of five that were roosting on the west delta area of Ninigret Pond on July 3'rd.

Royal Terns

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jul-03-2008

Black Skimmer

This is a good time of year to find a wandering Black Skimmer in RI. This one was seen on Ninigret Pond in Charlestown.

Black Skimmer

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jun-28-2008

Dovekie

This normally pelagic bird was swimming in the channel of Point Judith Pond. These photos were taken from Jerusalem.

Dovekie

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-31-2008

Dovekie

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-31-2008

Dovekie

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-31-2008

Dovekie

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-31-2008

Rough-legged Hawk

Several Rough-legged Hawks have traveled south this winter. During the South Kingstown Christmas Bird Count held on December 22, 2007, a remarkable 9 individuals were recorded. Throughout the winter, two or three were seen regularly hunting over the fields between Trustom Pond and Moonstone Beach. This dark-morph Rough-legged Hawk was photographed from Moonstone Beach.

Rough-legged Hawk

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-29-2008

Red Crossbill

The good winter finch year continues. 16 Red Crossbills were in the pines at the Succotash Management Area in Jerusalem on Jan-26-2008.

Red Crossbill

Photo by Carlos Pedro Jan-26-2008

King Eider

This King Eider was seen regularly at the Camp Cronin Fishing Area in Narragansett from Jan-23-2008 through Mar-20-2008.

King Eider

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-23-2008

Tufted Duck

A drake Tufted Duck was seen periodically on the East Providence (Turner) Reservoir in East Providence from Jan-21-2008 through Mar-3-2008.

Tufted Duck

Photo by Pat Molloy Jan-23-2008

Iceland Gull

One or two Iceland Gulls were seen regularly in Galilee during the winter.

Iceland Gull

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-23-2008

Photo taken in Galilee, Jan-23-2008.

Iceland Gull

Photo by Paul L'Etoile Jan-23-2008

Photo taken in Galilee, Jan-16-2008.

Iceland Gull

Photo by Michelle St. Sauveur Jan-16-2008

Common Redpoll

Common Redpolls along with other irruptive northern birds have been showing up throughout New England this winter. This photo was taken at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Jan-16-2008.

Common Redpoll

Photo by Michelle St. Sauveur Jan-16-2008

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rhode Island is on the eastern edge of this specie's range, so they only occasionally stray into the state. This juvenile was found at a private feeder in Tiverton on Jan-12-2008, and it was seen regularly throughout the winter.

Red-headed Woodpecker

Photo by Mike Tucker Jan-13-2008