The Ocean State Bird Club follows the ABA Code of Ethic and encourages all its members to do the same.
To learn more about the code of ethics, please click here.
To learn more about the code of ethics, please click here.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Ocean State Bird Club
is modifying how we regularly interact with participants.
All scheduled walks and events are cancelled until at least May 1st.
is modifying how we regularly interact with participants.
All scheduled walks and events are cancelled until at least May 1st.
Sunday, March 1, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
ASRI Cape Ann Winter Birding Van Trip
Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is a historic fishing community, known for a great diversity of wintering sea birds. Razorbills, Dovekies, murres, guillemots, white-winged gulls, and other such species have been spotted in the past. Join Audubon volunteer Don Heitzmann for a day of exploring Cape Ann hotspots including Gloucester Harbor, Eastern Point, Andrews and Halibut Points, and others. Dress very warmly for brisk winter seacoast weather; bring lunch and optics, including a scope if you have one. We will stop for picnic-style lunch at scenic Rockport harbor.
Registration: Registration is required for this event (click here to register)
Meeting Location: This trip departs from Powder Mill Ledges in Smithfield
Saturday, March 21, 8:00 AM Morning Trip - CANCELLED
Aquidneck Island Waterfowl Tour
Newport, Middletown, & Portsmouth
From rocky & sandy shorelines to large ponds & reservoirs Aquidneck Island boosts a long list of migrant ducks and waterbirds. On this trip we will carpool across the island visiting locations in all three towns in search of as many ducks and geese as we can find.
Meeting location: Brenton Point State Park (click here for Google Maps directions)
Leaders: Matt Schenck--mschenckee@gmail.com & Susan Schenck--susandschenck@gmail.com
Thursday, March 26, 6:00-8:00 PM - CANCELLED
ASRI Woodcock Walk at Caratunk
Seekonk, Massachusetts
Spring is in the air and so are the Woodcocks! Join Audubon on a walk to observe the American Woodcock as they embark on their unique and enchanting courtship display. The hike begins at dusk, so this program is not for young children. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and warm, dark clothing. Bring binoculars, a flashlight, bug repellent and water. Flash photography is not allowed.
Registration: Registration is required (click here to register)
Meeting Location: Meeting in the big white barn at Caratunk Refuge (click here for google maps directions).
Friday, March 27, 8:00 AM Morning Trip - CANCELLED
Tiverton Birding Hotspots
Tiverton
Explore one of Rhode Island's eastern most towns in search of early migrants and lingering winter species with the Ocean State Bird Club. Nestled along the eastern shore of the Sakonnet River Tiverton's mix of coastal marshes, open fields, and woodlots provides a diverse array of habitats for resident and migratory birds and has attracted regional and state level rarities in the past.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Emilie Ruecker Refuge on Seapowet Ave. (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Nick Pacelli-- canalrat74@gmail.com
Friday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 PM
Norman Bird Sanctuary Woodcock Walk
Middletown
Witness the American Woodcock’s fascinating “sky dance” mating display on a twilight walk through the woodland-bordered fields and learn more about the special adaptations of this elusive woodland shorebird. The woodcock’s aerial acrobatics is a reminder that spring is on its way! Recommended for ages 6 and up
Rain Date: Saturday, March 28th
Registration: Registration is required (click here to register)
Saturday, March 28, 8:00 AM - *Rescheduled Due to Weather*- CANCELLED
Beginner Birding at Godena Farm
Jamestown
Hesitant to join our regular birding walks? Concerned that you're the only beginner? This walk is for you and all your beginning birding friends. Build your skills and confidence identifying common backyard birds by sight and sound at this unique Conanicut Island Land Trust Property. Questions encouraged!
Meeting Location: We will meet at the parking lot on North Main Rd. (click here for Google Maps directions)
Leader: Louise Ruggeri--louisamaerugg@gmail.com
ASRI Cape Ann Winter Birding Van Trip
Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is a historic fishing community, known for a great diversity of wintering sea birds. Razorbills, Dovekies, murres, guillemots, white-winged gulls, and other such species have been spotted in the past. Join Audubon volunteer Don Heitzmann for a day of exploring Cape Ann hotspots including Gloucester Harbor, Eastern Point, Andrews and Halibut Points, and others. Dress very warmly for brisk winter seacoast weather; bring lunch and optics, including a scope if you have one. We will stop for picnic-style lunch at scenic Rockport harbor.
Registration: Registration is required for this event (click here to register)
Meeting Location: This trip departs from Powder Mill Ledges in Smithfield
Saturday, March 21, 8:00 AM Morning Trip - CANCELLED
Aquidneck Island Waterfowl Tour
Newport, Middletown, & Portsmouth
From rocky & sandy shorelines to large ponds & reservoirs Aquidneck Island boosts a long list of migrant ducks and waterbirds. On this trip we will carpool across the island visiting locations in all three towns in search of as many ducks and geese as we can find.
Meeting location: Brenton Point State Park (click here for Google Maps directions)
Leaders: Matt Schenck--mschenckee@gmail.com & Susan Schenck--susandschenck@gmail.com
Thursday, March 26, 6:00-8:00 PM - CANCELLED
ASRI Woodcock Walk at Caratunk
Seekonk, Massachusetts
Spring is in the air and so are the Woodcocks! Join Audubon on a walk to observe the American Woodcock as they embark on their unique and enchanting courtship display. The hike begins at dusk, so this program is not for young children. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and warm, dark clothing. Bring binoculars, a flashlight, bug repellent and water. Flash photography is not allowed.
Registration: Registration is required (click here to register)
Meeting Location: Meeting in the big white barn at Caratunk Refuge (click here for google maps directions).
Friday, March 27, 8:00 AM Morning Trip - CANCELLED
Tiverton Birding Hotspots
Tiverton
Explore one of Rhode Island's eastern most towns in search of early migrants and lingering winter species with the Ocean State Bird Club. Nestled along the eastern shore of the Sakonnet River Tiverton's mix of coastal marshes, open fields, and woodlots provides a diverse array of habitats for resident and migratory birds and has attracted regional and state level rarities in the past.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Emilie Ruecker Refuge on Seapowet Ave. (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Nick Pacelli-- canalrat74@gmail.com
Friday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 PM
Norman Bird Sanctuary Woodcock Walk
Middletown
Witness the American Woodcock’s fascinating “sky dance” mating display on a twilight walk through the woodland-bordered fields and learn more about the special adaptations of this elusive woodland shorebird. The woodcock’s aerial acrobatics is a reminder that spring is on its way! Recommended for ages 6 and up
Rain Date: Saturday, March 28th
Registration: Registration is required (click here to register)
Saturday, March 28, 8:00 AM - *Rescheduled Due to Weather*- CANCELLED
Beginner Birding at Godena Farm
Jamestown
Hesitant to join our regular birding walks? Concerned that you're the only beginner? This walk is for you and all your beginning birding friends. Build your skills and confidence identifying common backyard birds by sight and sound at this unique Conanicut Island Land Trust Property. Questions encouraged!
Meeting Location: We will meet at the parking lot on North Main Rd. (click here for Google Maps directions)
Leader: Louise Ruggeri--louisamaerugg@gmail.com