Purple Sandpiper has been seen by:
| Birder | Location | Town | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Bishop | Little Beach | Narragansett | Washington | 19-Mar-2023 |
| Jen Leitao | Newton ave | Narragansett | Washington | 14-Feb-2023 |
| Dick & Marge Bradley | Beavertail | Jamestown | Newport | 18-Jan-2023 |
| Sue Palmer | Block Island Ferry | Pelagic | Offshore | 07-Jan-2023 |
| Paul Miller | Point Judith | Narragansett | Washington | 04-Jan-2023 |
| Paul L'Etoile | Black Point | Narragansett | Washington | 01-Jan-2023 |