Royal Tern has been seen by:
| Birder | Location | Town | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pedro | Charlestown Breachway | Charlestown | Washington | 23-Jul-2016 |
| Jan St.Jean | Napatree. | Westerly | Washington | 19-Jul-2016 |
| Wayne Munns | Sweet Spot | South Kingstown | Washington | 19-Jul-2016 |
| Barbara Sherman | Succotash Marsh | South Kingstown | Washington | 19-Jul-2016 |
| Mark Pagliarini | Sachuest SM | Middletown | Newport | 05-Jun-2016 |