The State of Our Birds

The current status and suggested conservation actions for birds on Audubon Society of Rhode Island wildlife refuges


Over one-third of the birds breeding on Audubon Refuges are experiencing long-term population declines. Armed with the knowledge from these reports, Audubon will begin a monitoring and management scheme to reverse the declining trends in our birds, through the Audubon Avian Research Initiative.

Download the Reports

Part I: Breeding and Overwintering

Released January 2023 at our first Birds Across New England Regional Conservation Symposium. Click here to watch Dr. Charles Clarkson introduce the report!

Part II: Migration

Released May 2023

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In the News

Part I

Audubon Releases a Sobering Report on Declining Bird Populations - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Rhode Island in Danger of Losing ‘Our Birds’ - EcoRI News
Many bird species are declining in R.I. — here are 9 that researchers will keep an eye on - Boston Globe
The Audubon Society of RI released a report on birds in the state. The results aren't good - Providence Journal
RI Audubon Society reports declines in bird populations - WPRI 12 News
Rhode Island bird numbers are in decline – but there’s work that can be done - The Valley Breeze
Audubon leads charge for answers on declining bird population - East Bay Newspapers
It's Our Responsibility - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Audubon RI's State of Our Birds Report Is Not Good...How You Can Help - B101
The State of Our Birds Report - East Providence Reporter Today

Part II

Audubon Unveils The State of Our Birds Report Part II: Migration - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Audubon Report: Studying Birds’ Migration Patterns Key to Reversing Population Declines - EcoRI News
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Unveils The State of Our Birds Report Part II - Reporter Today
RI habitat is crucial for migrating birds — what Audubon says must be done to save them - Providence Journal
The State of Our Birds Part II: Migration - Audubon Society of Rhode Island

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The Audubon Avian Research Initiative
A three-step management plan to mitigate local decline and contribute to regional population growth.

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