Bird Newport:
Birding in the Ocean State
Featured Experiences
Fall Migration Walks!
Our summer birding series has been very popular and the last two walks are now officially sold out!
We will be offering another round of walks focused on exploring the spectacle of fall migration in the Ocean State. Join us as we explore the many conservation properties of Rhode Island and census the migratory birds that utilize these spaces as stopover habitat this September and October. Read more about each walk and sign-up below!
Bird walks will begin at 8am and end by 2pm
Fall Migration Bird Walk Costs: $135 per person (includes transportation and lunch)
Group Size: Minimum = 4; Maximum = 6
2026 Fall Migration Walk Schedule
Thursday, September 3: Exploring Coventry, RI
Explore the large, forested tracts of Western RI for warblers, vireos, thrushes and more.
View migrants as well as mixed-species flocks.
Tuesday, September 8: Exploring Westerly, RI
Explore the Southwestern coast of our state.
We will focus on the shoreline and maritime shrub communities that provide for the needs of many migratory species.
Monday, September 14 - South Kingstown, RI
South Kingstown is home to numerous properties that protect valuable stopover habitats.
We will spend the morning walking an expansive conservation property that often attracts large numbers of migrants.
Tuesday, October 6: Warren, RI
Come explore the East Bay’s saltmarsh and mixed-deciduous forests.
Wading birds, vireos, sparrows and more!
Tuesday, October 13: North Smithfield, RI
We will explore Northern RI forests for migrants, mixed-species flocks and irruptive species.
Learn about the conservation of critical habitat and the many species of greatest conservation need in RI.
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: