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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Rhode Island
Coastal habitats, bays, marshes, and seabirds
Rhode Island is small but nature-rich, with coastal inlets, bay habitats, marshes, and beaches that make it especially appealing for birdlife and shoreline outdoor time.
Sightings
508
Places
170
Species
261
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Rhode Island
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Rhode Island.
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(c) Branson Khounvichith, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Rhode Island.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Rhode Island's guide into an actual day out.
Park30 sightings12 species
Rhode Island, US
Apponaug Historic District
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Rhode Island, US
Arnold Mills Historic District
You might spot Azure Bluet, Eastern White Pine, and Mapleleaf Viburnum.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Rhode Island, US
Ashton Historic District
You might spot Common Mugwort, Duck, and Azure Bluet.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Rhode Island, US
Barrington Civic Center Historic District
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Osprey.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Rhode Island, US
Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic District
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Duck, and American Robin.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Rhode Island, US
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
You might spot American Herring Gull and White-Tailed Deer.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Rhode Island
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Rhode Island.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Rhode Island
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Rhode Island.
Birds
Birding in Rhode Island
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Rhode Island.
124 Sightings53 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Rhode Island
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Rhode Island.
171 Sightings102 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Rhode Island
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Rhode Island feel richer.
133 Sightings76 Species
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