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Birding Near Providence, RI

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Rhode Island · United States

30

Locations

66+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Providence

Urban Park birding habitat

Rhode Island

2.7 mi away

Easy

Swan Point Cemetery

Urban Park birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 222 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Rhode Island

11.4 mi away

Easy

Colt State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 241 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Massachusetts

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Broad Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 222 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Rhode Island

15.9 mi away

Challenging

Prudence Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 208 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Rhode Island

19.7 mi away

Moderate

Seapowet Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 209 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

20.2 mi away

Moderate

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
brown trees under blue sky during daytime

Massachusetts

22.9 mi away

Moderate

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Rhode Island

23.2 mi away

Easy

Fort Getty Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

23.2 mi away

Moderate

Lake Massapoag

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 225 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Rhode Island

23.9 mi away

Moderate

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 242 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Rhode Island

25.3 mi away

Moderate

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 267 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Rocky coastline at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

Rhode Island

25.5 mi away

Easy

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

Rhode Island's coastal refuge with wintering Harlequin Ducks and diverse seabirds.

CoastalGrasslandWinterFall
Forest birding habitat

Rhode Island

25.8 mi away

Easy

Beavertail State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 261 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Rhode Island

25.9 mi away

Easy

Brenton Point State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 240 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Rhode Island

26.0 mi away

Moderate

Great Swamp Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 227 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

26.3 mi away

Moderate

Acoaxet General Area

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 244 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Rhode Island

26.7 mi away

Moderate

Goosewing Beach Preserve & Quicksand Pond

Coastal birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 223 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

26.9 mi away

Moderate

Plainfield - Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Rhode Island

27.3 mi away

Moderate

Sakonnet Point

Forest birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 219 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

28.4 mi away

Moderate

CAS Bafflin Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 201 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Massachusetts

28.4 mi away

Moderate

Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 202 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Massachusetts

28.7 mi away

Moderate

Horseneck Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 223 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

28.7 mi away

Moderate

Cumberland Farms

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 253 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

29.8 mi away

Moderate

Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon)

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 261 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

29.8 mi away

Moderate

Egypt Lane Ponds, Fairhaven

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 221 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

30.3 mi away

Moderate

Gooseberry Neck

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 299 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

30.9 mi away

Moderate

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 238 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Rhode Island

31.1 mi away

Moderate

Succotash Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 240 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

31.4 mi away

Moderate

Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 209 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

31.6 mi away

Moderate

Great Pond, Randolph

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 220 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Providence

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Mourning DoveGreat Blue HeronEastern Screech-OwlRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerBrantCanada GooseMallardAmerican Black DuckBuffleheadMute SwanRing-necked DuckSanderlingGreat CormorantNorthern HarrierYellow-bellied SapsuckerAmerican WigeonGreater ScaupHairy WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeTufted TitmouseWhite-breasted NuthatchHouse FinchAmerican GoldfinchCommon Merganser+41 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland19 locations
Forest14 locations
Coastal5 locations
Lake5 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Grassland1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter1 location

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Providence, RI?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Providence include Swan Point Cemetery, Colt State Park, Broad Cove, Prudence Island, Seapowet Marsh. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Providence?▼
Birders near Providence can spot species including Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Screech-Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Brant, Canada Goose, Mallard. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Providence?▼
The best seasons for birding near Providence are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Providence?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Providence, RI, ranging from 2.7 to 31.6 miles from the city center.

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