Colt State Park

Rhode Island · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Colt State Park is a productive birding destination in Rhode Island, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

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

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/1/2026Blackstone Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

3303/1/2026

Canada Goose

333/1/2026

Mallard

33/1/2026

American Black Duck

383/1/2026

Bufflehead

173/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

343/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

103/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

173/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

123/1/2026

Killdeer

23/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

63/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

353/1/2026

American Herring Gull

1603/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

43/1/2026

Common Loon

13/1/2026

Great Cormorant

13/1/2026

American Crow

63/1/2026

Horned Lark

123/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Domestic goose sp. x Canada Goose (hybrid)

12/28/2026

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 Colt State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Colt State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Colt State Park?
Notable species at Colt State Park include Brant, Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Colt State Park?
Birding at Colt State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Colt State Park?
Colt State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.