Acoaxet General Area

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Acoaxet General Area is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/5/202638 Marine Ave, Jamestown US-RI 41.49396, -71.383131 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

3/4/2026The Narrows, Narragansett4 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/2026King Farm (Private)1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/2/2026Veterans Memorial Way, New Bedford US-MA 41.65779, -70.919331 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/1/2026I-195 E, Swansea US-MA (41.7679,-71.2420)1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/1/2026King Farm (Private)1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/1/2026Lee River Drive, Swansea1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

2/26/20261350 West Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island, US (41.536, -71.293)1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

2/25/2026King Farm (Private)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

42/27/2026

Canada Goose

632/27/2026

Mute Swan

22/27/2026

Mallard

22/27/2026

Northern Pintail

12/27/2026

Greater Scaup

22/27/2026

Common Eider

32/27/2026

Black Scoter

12/27/2026

Bufflehead

62/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

32/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

52/27/2026

American Herring Gull

62/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

12/27/2026

Horned Grebe

12/27/2026

Common Loon

12/27/2026

Great Cormorant

172/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

12/27/2026

Blue Jay

62/27/2026

American Crow

52/27/2026

Common Raven

12/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Acoaxet General Area for birding?
The best months to visit Acoaxet General Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Acoaxet General Area?
Notable species at Acoaxet General Area include Brant, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Acoaxet General Area?
Birding at Acoaxet General Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Acoaxet General Area?
Acoaxet General Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.