Jun 15, 2026
Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic Districti
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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
760
Places
170
Species
331
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Rhode Island
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Rhode Island.
Jun 14, 2026
Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic Districti
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Jun 13, 2026
Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic Districti
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Jun 13, 2026
Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic Districti
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Jun 13, 2026
Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic Districti
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Jun 10, 2026
Bellevue Avenue Historic Districti
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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.
Park49 sightings50 species
Rhode Island, US
East Greenwich Historic District
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Great Egret, and Duck.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Rhode Island, US
Barrington Civic Center Historic District
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Osprey.
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Park45 sightings50 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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Park45 sightings50 species
Rhode Island, US
Forge Road Historic District
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Rhode Island, US
Norman Bird Sanctuary
You might spot Great Blue Heron, Painted Turtle, and Sensitive Fern.
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Park44 sightings50 species
Rhode Island, US
India Point Park
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Duck, and American Robin.
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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.
190 Sightings64 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Rhode Island
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Rhode Island.
236 Sightings125 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.
207 Sightings101 Species
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