Based on 1,494 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Rhode Island, American Herring Gull is most often recorded in August; in Rhode Island it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #1 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull in Rhode Island by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Rhode Island in August
Double-crested Cormorant
Laughing Gull
Common Tern
American Goldfinch
Semipalmated Plover
Osprey
Gray Catbird
Great Egret
Places to look in Rhode Island
State ParkBrenton Point State Park
State ParkGoddard Memorial State Park
State ParkLincoln Woods State Park
State ParkColt State Park
State ParkFishermen's Memorial State Park
State ParkFort Adams State Park
FAQ
When does American Herring Gull appear in Rhode Island?
Mainly December–October, with the most records in August.
How common is American Herring Gull in Rhode Island?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Rhode Island (1,494 records in our sample).