Fort Getty Park

Rhode Island · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fort Getty Park is a productive birding destination in Rhode Island, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and American Herring Gull 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

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/2/2026Trustom Pond NWR--Moonstone Beach1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

3/1/2026Black Point Fishing Area1 observed

Dovekie

Alle alle

2/28/2026Camp Cronin Fishing Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

73/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/1/2026

American Herring Gull

63/1/2026

Common Loon

23/1/2026

Bufflehead

82/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

22/28/2026

American Robin

172/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/28/2026

Common Eider

12/28/2026

Mallard

52/28/2026

American Black Duck

22/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

22/28/2026

Hooded Merganser

42/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/28/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

12/28/2026

Northern Flicker

12/28/2026

Blue Jay

22/28/2026

House Sparrow

52/28/2026

American Goldfinch

32/28/2026

American Crow

32/21/2026

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 Fort Getty Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Getty Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fort Getty Park?
Notable species at Fort Getty Park include Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, American Herring Gull, Common Loon, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Getty Park?
Birding at Fort Getty Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fort Getty Park?
Fort Getty Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.