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Sachuest Point NWR

Rhode Island  >  United States

Sachuest Point NWR is one of the premier birding destinations in Rhode Island. Well known for its wintering sea ducks. High chances of wintering Snowy Owl.

Añadido* por Patrick Colbert Muetterties
Última actualización 19 febrero 2026

Descripción

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is a 242-acre nature refuge located on a peninsula between the Sakonnet River and Rhode Island Sound. The habitat is mainly unmoved fields, scrub bushes and rocky coastline. This destination is known for its wintering species such as Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Common Eider, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser and most years Snowy Owls.

Detalles

Accesso

Sachuest Point is is located on a peninsula in the southeasternmost part of the town of Middletown. There is a parking near the visitor center. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. There is limited public transport access to the site.

Over 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of well marked walking trails loop around the coastline of the property. There are several viewing platforms. Time allowed for a visit should be roughly 1-2 hours.

Terreno y habitat

Pradera , Playa , Árboles y arbustos dispersos

Condiciones

Plano , Rocoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Invierno , Otoño , Primavera

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Migración de otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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