Swan Point Cemetery

Rhode Island · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Swan Point Cemetery is a productive birding destination in Rhode Island, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, and Eastern Screech-Owl 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

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

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/1/2026Lee River Drive, Swansea1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/1/2026Blackstone Park1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

2/28/2026Sabin Point Park, East Providence1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

2/28/2026Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

2/27/2026Sabin Point Park, East Providence1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

63/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

63/4/2026

Blue Jay

33/4/2026

American Crow

33/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/4/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

23/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/4/2026

Brown Creeper

23/4/2026

Carolina Wren

13/4/2026

European Starling

83/4/2026

American Robin

113/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

23/4/2026

House Finch

33/4/2026

American Goldfinch

23/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Swan Point Cemetery for birding?
The best months to visit Swan Point Cemetery for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Swan Point Cemetery?
Notable species at Swan Point Cemetery include Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Screech-Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Swan Point Cemetery?
Birding at Swan Point Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Swan Point Cemetery?
Swan Point Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.