If you carefully keep your bird records by state and county, be aware of the location of the state line and use the appropriate eBird hotspots when you submit checklists. 

Adamsville Landing is a secluded canoe and kayak launch located on a calm bend in the West Branch of the Westport River. Close to the Rhode Island-Massachusetts state line, this town-owned launch is the perfect place to begin a paddling adventure down the Westport River.

The wide shoreline launch at Adamsville Landing is well-suited for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Put in your paddle craft and head to the right to journey down the Westport River. The river soon widens after this point, but be sure to check the tides before you go, at low tide, there are many muddy flats that can be difficult to navigate.

Quiet salt marshes line the shores of the West Branch of the Westport River. This is an estuary: a place where freshwater flowing downstream meets salt water from Buzzards Bay.

Estuaries are rich environments where wildlife thrives, so they’re fun to explore by kayak. Look for egrets and blue herons stalking the shoreline, while terns, ospreys, hawks, and gulls ride the air currents in search of their next meal. In forested areas, look for deer, turkeys, coyotes, and foxes moving through the trees.