Hummingbirds buzzing wild bergamot (Monada fistulosa), Trustom Pond. Photo: Carmen Rugel

September is a great time to look for migrating birds! Come on a nature walk with fellow bird and native plant enthusiasts on Friday September 15, 2023 from 10 am to noon at the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingston, RI.

From Nick Ernst, wildlife biologist for the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, learn about the importance of creating high quality habitat for migratory birds, especially through promoting and restoring native plant populations. Approximately 300 species of birds call Trustom Pond NWR home during the year!

From Lauren Parmelee, Rhode Island Audubon Society’s Senior Director of Education, learn more about the birds of Trustom Pond. Lauren will share tips on how to find and identify birds. Birds we hope to see: swallows, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, herons and hawks. A few specific examples: Barn Swallow, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Kingbird, Palm Warbler, Red-tailed Hawk, Baltimore Orioles and more!

Bring your questions. Bring your binoculars.  (Lauren will bring extra binoculars for you to use, in case you do not have pair.)

We thank Mark Cordle, RIWPS member, URI Master and Project Leader of Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the Trustom Pond Contact Station as well as specific restoration sites on the refugee for arranging this walk and for his passion for native plants.

This walk is open to the public.  While there is no fee, donations support our programs. Donate

Register is required. Limit of 20 participants. To participate complete the registration form below.

Cancellations: Contact office@riwps.org