This report summarizes the data collected across the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s 14 publicly accessible Refuges between the periods of 1 January 2022
and 1 November 2022.

Greater than 1/3 of all birds found breeding on Audubon Refuges are experiencing long-term population decline. Only 1/4 of all species are showing signs of long-term increases in population. Overwintering species are faring only slightly better, with just under 1/3 exhibiting declining population trends. Still, only 1/4 of populations are increasing over the long-term.

A total of 9 species were selected as “Responsibility Birds”. These species will receive additional monitoring to determine the steps Audubon can take to mitigate current population declines and promote local and regional population growth.