Bird Newport:
Birding in the Ocean State
Featured Experiences
Introducing
Warbler Walks!
Come learn about the amazing Parulidae family! The New World Warblers, also often called Wood Warblers, are a group of 116 species found only in the Americas. And, during the spring migratory and breeding seasons, many pass through our small state and some will stop here and breed.
Join us this spring for a number of bird walks specifically designed to find warblers and discuss their evolution and relationship to the world around them. The bird walks will crisscross the state of Rhode Island as we bird in parks and conservation areas.
Warbler Walks will begin at 7am and end after lunch - generally between 12:30-1pm. Included in your registration will be ground transportation, guided bird walk and lunch. Details on parking and transportation will be provided during registration.
Warbler Walk Cost: $135 per person
2026 Warbler Walk Dates: Monday, June 1; Thursday, June 4; Wednesday, June 10; Monday June 15
Group Size: Minimum = 4; Maximum = 8
About Me
Connect with Birds. Connect with the World.
Connection is the foundation of everything I care about. To truly understand something—and to want to protect it—you have to feel connected to it.
During my time as Director of Avian Research for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and as Coordinator of the second Rhode Island Bird Atlas, I had the privilege of working with hundreds of dedicated, compassionate volunteers. What united them all was a shared desire: to feel more connected to the natural world.
When you look at a bird, you’re seeing far more than feathers and flight. You’re witnessing evolution in action—remarkable physiological and anatomical adaptations, complex behavior, and even the laws of physics at work. And just as birds are deeply connected to their environments, we are connected to them too.
Let’s Get Outside
Whatever I can do to help you build a stronger connection to birds, I will.
Because every moment spent appreciating birds is also a step toward protecting them.
Interested in working together? Get in touch to plan your experience.
Bringing That Connection to You
Through my ecotour company, Antbird Tours, I guide people through the extraordinary biodiversity of the Neotropics and the conservation challenges those ecosystems face.
But you don’t have to travel far to experience that same sense of wonder and connection. I’m committed to helping people discover it right here in Rhode Island.
How I Can Help
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder, I offer personalized experiences designed to deepen your understanding and connection:
Guided Bird Walks – Explore local habitats with friends or family while learning identification, behavior, and evolutionary stories
Community Programs – Organize recurring bird walks or events in your neighborhood
Property Surveys – Discover and document the bird species living on your land
Seabird Identification Trips – Learn to identify birds from your boat or along the coast
Talks & Presentations – Engaging, educational talks for groups, clubs, and organizations
Media
Below you will find links to media about my work: