Swan Island is known for having a large deer population; at one point, there were several hundered deer on the island at any one point. Now, the population is smaller and more stable, at about 60 individuals. The deer make enormous changes to the forest structure by eating most of the small shrubs and trees that would otherwise take root, creating an open forest structure. Some people like to watch our deer from the viewing tower.
Walk down the road! Look for our diverse bird life, the pollinators on the flowers, and remnants of old stone walls.