Bird Newport:
Birding in the Ocean State
Featured Experiences
Birding Gems!
Join us as we explore the birding gems of Rhode Island and beyond. As the coordinator of the state bird atlas, I have visited every corner of the Ocean State and have discovered multiple prime birding spots - where healthy habitats provide for the needs of many breeding and migrating species. Each of these walks will explore a hidden “gem” of our small state.
During each walk, we will look for breeding bird activity, recent fledglings, and early migrants - and we will discuss the natural history and conservation needs of the birds and their habitats. These educational walks will provide an opportunity to learn a great deal more about the birds that utilize Rhode Island during their annual cycle and what you can do to help conserve them.
Bird walks will begin at 8am and end by 1pm
Birding Gem Bird Walk Costs: $135 per person
Group Size: Minimum = 4; Maximum = 6
2026 Birding Gems Walk Schedule
Wednesday, June 24: Exploring Northern Rhode Island - Burrillville, Glocester and Foster
Come explore some of the quiet roads and parks of the northwest corner of our state.
Enjoy new scenery!
Wednesday, July 1: Exploring Eastern Rhode Island - Little Compton and Tiverton
See the coastal communities and agricultural areas of Little Compton in a whole new light!
Explore the saltmarshes and deciduous forests of this underexplored area of Rhode Island.
Wednesday, July 8 - Thursday, July 9: Special overnight trip!
This exclusive overnight trip will venture outside of Rhode Island to visit extremely productive birding areas in New Hampshire!
Participants will stay overnight at my personal cabin in NH, and we will spend our time visiting birding hotspots nearby looking for Black-backed Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied and Alder Flycatcher, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Purple Finch and Nashville, Magnolia, Blackburnian Chestnut-sided, Canada and Black-throated Blue Warbler.
Due to space limitations, this overnight trip will be capped at 4 participants.
Contact me for pricing!
Tuesday, July 21: Exploring Southern Rhode Island
Explore the southern coastline and maritime habitats that serve as important stopover habitat for migratory birds
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: