WEST TENNESSEE MIDDLE TENNESSEE EAST TENNESSEE

Chickasaw—Cabins, Campground forest, and trails on the Pilot Knob Ridge and Cedars of Lebanon—Cabins, Campground Henry Horton—Inn, Cabins, Campground Big Ridge—Cabins, Campground Roan Mountain—Cabins, Campground Mixed hardwood and pine forests cover the the observation deck at the Tennessee River Birds seen or heard in or near glades include prairie Birding is good along the bluff tops here for Bald eagles, herons, and kingfishers can be seen 130 species of birds have been observed majority of the park, providing a range of Folklife Center enable views of the canopy for warbler, yellow-breasted chat, and chuck-will’s- residents such as Carolina chickadee and tufted on the lakes as well as many species of waterfowl throughout the year. Year-round one may find habitats across the rolling hills. Woodland abundant resident and migrant songbirds. Over widow, as well as other typical mid-south field and titmouse, pileated and red-bellied woodpeckers, during the winter. Common loons sometimes visit red-tailed hawk, woodpeckers, blue jay, birding is generally good year round. Look for 50 species of birds have been observed primarily forest dwellers. Over 120 species of birds have been and migrating warblers. Approximately 50 species during the winter and can be seen on Norris Lake. common raven, Carolina chickadee, tufted Canada geese and great blue herons on the in spring, summer and fall. observed primarily during late spring and fall. of birds can be expected here during the late spring. The trails are good places to see migratory birds in titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, Carolina lake. White-breasted nuthatch, eastern towhee Reelfoot Lake—Campground David Crockett—Cabins, Campground Montgomery Bell—Inn, Cabins, Campground the spring and fall. Over 100 species of birds have wren, eastern towhee, cedar waxwing, and other forest birds are common year round. From the visitors center’s grounds and boardwalk, The park has mixed deciduous forest, pine forest, The park has high quality oak-hickory forests been observed throughout the year but especially northern cardinal, and American goldfinch. Vireos, yellow-billed cuckoo, wood thrush, a representative sample of area birds can be seen, open areas and a lake providing abundant habitat surrounding three lakes and a stream. Green herons during the autumn months. Belted kingfisher may be seen here along the Acadian flycatcher, blue-gray gnatcatcher, including prothonotary warblers, double-crested for birds. In summer expect yellow-billed cuckoo, and ducks are found on the lakes and transient Cumberland Mountain—Cabins, Campground Doe River and northern parula sings from the eastern wood pewee and warblers may be cormorants, wood ducks, osprey and various eastern kingbird, flycatchers, wood thrush, eastern warblers and wild turkeys are common across the Herons, belted kingfishers, and ducks in migration tall trees in spring and summer. The short Peg found in summer. Swamp sparrow, brown wading birds like great blue heron, and great egret. wood pewee, blue-gray gnatcatcher, vireos, park. In summer yellow-billed cuckoo, whip-poor- or wintering can be seen from the lakeshore. Leg Mine Trail behind the visitor center should creeper, hermit thrush, dark-eyed junco, To the west, the Keystone Trail offers similar warblers, yellow-breasted chat, orchard oriole will, eastern kingbird, eastern wood pewee, wood Woodland birds are common. In the summer produce Acadian flycatcher and ovenbird in yellow-bellied sapsucker and kinglets may be viewing, with abundant American goldfinch and summer tanager and indigo bunting. In winter thrush, blue-gray gnatcatcher, orchard oriole, expect yellow-billed cuckoo, flycatchers, wood summer. Typical woodland and edge birds can found in winter. Keep your eyes open for box migratory warblers attracted to thick, second expect yellow-bellied sapsucker, red-breasted yellow-breasted chat, indigo bunting, tanagers, thrush, warblers, blue-gray gnatcatcher, scarlet be found at the Dave Miller Farmstead. Picnic turtles on hiking trails and sliders in the lake. growth forests. From the shore, American coot and nuthatch, brown creeper, Wilson’s snipe, hermit warblers, flycatchers and vireos can be expected. tanager, indigo bunting, and vireos. Year-round Shelter # 1 is usually an excellent site, Over 80 species of birds have been observed. white pelican can be seen in large numbers during thrush, winter wren, kinglets, purple finch, In winter brown creeper, hermit thrush, kinglets, red-tailed hawk, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadee, especially in migration. Warblers, vireos, thrushes, sparrows, and others may be seen. Meeman Shelby Forest—Cabins, the fall through spring in this section of the lake. dark-eyed junco and sparrows. Year-round killdeer, cedar waxwing, yellow-bellied-sapsucker, tufted titmouse, Carolina wren, American goldfinch Nesting species include chestnut-sided Campground On State Highway 21 at the new spillway is a belted kingfisher, woodpeckers, blue jay, Carolina yellow-rumped warbler, purple finch, dark-eyed and eastern towhee may be encountered. Over 90 warbler and gray catbird, while Louisiana The site consists primarily of some 12,539 pull-off on the south side from where an eagle chickadee, tufted titmouse, Carolina wren, eastern junco and sparrows are observed. The cerulean species of birds have been observed. waterthrush can be found across the road acres of upland and bottomland forests. Two nest is readily visible. Hundreds of bald eagles bluebird, American goldfinch and eastern towhee warbler might also be seen. Over 100 species of along the river. The state park is part of the thirds of the park contains bottomland forests overwinter at Reelfoot Lake and tours are can be found. Nearly 100 species of birds observed birds have been observed throughout the year. Southern Blue Ridge Important Bird Area, of oak, cypress, and tupelo. There are two provided. In winter, hundreds of thousands of throughout the year. Rock Island—Cabins, Campground ducks and geese, including mallards, black, Roan Mountain. man-make lakes in the uplands and some Edgar Evins—Cabins, Campground Birds such as osprey, black vulture, belted redhead, bufflehead, lesser scaup, canvasback, Seven Islands natural lakes and wetland areas in the From spring to fall, the observation tower enables kingfisher, black-crowned night-heron and gadwell, American wigeon and pintail can be During the breeding season, nesting birds are bottomlands. The wide variety of habitats treetop-level views of extensive mixed hardwood yellow-crowned night-heron can be seen along observed. In addition to migrant songbirds, quite a highlight here. Easily heard singing well present ensures year round opportunities for forest. Birding can result in sightings of numerous with great blue heron which have a rookery nearby. shorebirds like semipalmated plover, killdeer and into the summer are common yellowthroat, birding for such species as woodpeckers, songbirds, including scarlet and summer tanagers, 60 species of birds have been observed, especially pectoral sandpiper, can be seen in spring and early yellow-breasted chat, summer tanager, blue Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, and the rare cerulean warbler, a consistent summer in late spring. Acadian flycatcher, yellow-billed fall. Reelfoot Lake State Park and Natural Area are grosbeak, orchard orioles and indigo bunting. white-breasted nuthatch, Carolina wren, resident. Other summer birds include yellow-billed cuckoo, eastern wood pewee, eastern kingbird, part of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley Important Bird Purple martins nest in boxes and gourds American goldfinch and wild turkey. In summer, cuckoo, Acadian flycatcher, eastern wood pewee, eastern phoebe, tufted titmouse, white-breasted Area, Reelfoot Lake Complex. Over 190 species of erected by the Knoxville Chapter of Tennessee Kentucky warbler and Acadian flycatcher are wood thrush, blue-gray gnatcatcher, indigo bunting, nuthatch, Carolina wren, blue-gray gnatcatcher, birds have been observed primarily in winter, Ornithological Society and tree swallows are abundant. Also seen are yellow-billed cuckoo, vireos, and warblers. On the peninsula below the summer tanager, orchard oriole, indigo bunting, spring and fall. also present. In winter, hundreds of sparrows eastern kingbird, eastern wood pewee, cabins, transient waterfowl may be spotted as well American goldfinch, vireos, and warblers may can be found, especially field, savannah, song, blue-gray gnatcatcher, vireos, orioles, summer Paris Landing—Inn, Cabins, Campground as bald eagles and osprey. In winter yellow-bellied all be observed. tanager and several warblers. Barred owls are sapsucker, hermit thrush, cedar waxwing, swamp, white-throated and white-crowned. From behind and east of the inn, along the paved Standing Stone—Cabins, Campground abundant across the bottomland forests. picnic loop, views of the lake are fantastic for yellow-rumped warbler, purple finch, dark-eyed It is possibly the most reliable Knox County Kelly Lake supports great blue herons, migrating Cerulean warblers are common breeding birds migrating and wintering water birds. In late junco, white-throated sparrows and kinglets can be location to find white-crowned sparrows. waterfowl, and northern rough-winged swallows. on the bluffs. Swainson's warbler and Louisiana afternoon sunlight green and great blue heron, encountered. Over 140 species of birds have been A prothonotary warbler may also be present. Barred owls are regularly heard around the cabin waterthrush are readily encountered. Least American coot, Canada geese, common loon, observed throughout the year. A northern harrier regularly cruises the hilly area and vireos and migrating warblers can be seen. terns and Mississippi kites may be seen from grebes, cormorants, gulls and many diving ducks fields, and short-eared owls could occur as the The gravel road below the dam goes past fields the river bank in summer. In winter, can be seen. In the shallows and swampy areas grass fields become established. Over 180 managed as meadows, attracting American yellow-bellied sapsucker, brown creeper, adjacent to the south and north sides of State species of birds have been observed goldfinch and common yellowthroat. Over 115 winter wren, hermit thrush, kinglets, Highway 79, marsh ducks congregate. More lake throughout the year. species of birds have been observed during the yellow-rumped warbler, purple finch, sparrows views are possible from any shoreline opening spring and fall. and waterfowl are observed. Late April into and from behind cabins four and five wintering May and September to October bring many bald eagles are a common sight. The open forest Tims Ford—Cabins, Campground migrant bird species. 240 species of birds have around the picnic area is a good place to see Tims Ford offers shoreline and upland habitat for been observed throughout the year. red-headed woodpeckers, dark-eyed juncos, birds. Open field birds such as indigo bunting, song Norris Dam—Cabins, Campground Natchez Trace—Inn, Cabins, Campground eastern wood pewee, white-breasted nuthatch, and field sparrows share created meadow areas on Waterfowl, great blue and green herons, gulls, either side of the park road past the visitor center. Pine and deciduous forests comprise the chipping sparrow, warblers and other birds. Over osprey and bald eagle frequent the lake and the Barred owls can be heard calling and seen on the 48,000 acres of Natchez Trace State Park and 145 species of birds have been observed forests harbor great numbers of migratory birds in nearby Spann House Trail. From the scenic Marble State Forest. Hiking trails, including overnight throughout the year. the spring and fall. Over 70 species of birds have Plains Trail Overlook, the Ray Branch Shoreline Loop trails, are available for pleasant walks and bird Pickwick Landing—Inn, Cabins, Campground been observed throughout the year. On the hugs the lake edge and is a good way to spot watching. Summer birds that can be seen The main attraction at Pickwick Landing State Park adjacent TVA Songbird Trail, over 180 species of herons, pied-billed grebe and the occasional bald include yellow-billed cuckoo, eastern phoebe, is waterbirds. Gulls, loons, grebes, American coot birds have been observed throughout the year. eagle. Over 125 species of birds have been observed Acadian flycatcher, wood thrush, and ducks can be abundant in winter. Ring-billed Below the dam look for orchard and northern throughout the year. whip-poor-will, chuck-will’s-widow, gulls are the most common gull in winter, but orioles, eastern bluebirds, sparrows and tree yellow-breasted chat and great crested herring gulls are often present. Occasionally a Fall Creek Falls—Inn, Cabins, Campground swallows. flycatcher, blue-gray gnatcatcher, vireos, lesser black-backed gull may be found, as well as, Fall Creek Falls, in the heart of the southern Pickett—Cabins, Campground tanagers, and warblers. In winter, brown less common gulls such as Thayer’s and laughing Cumberland Plateau, has gorges with scenic views, Year round residents include red-tailed hawk, owls, creepers, yellow-bellied sapsucker, gulls. Common loons and pied-billed grebes are Millikan’s Overlook on the auto tour loop being one white-breasted nuthatch, Carolina wren, eastern red-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped also found on the lake in winter. The park is one of of the finest. From here, migrating red-tailed, towhee, and field and song sparrows. In summer, warbler, dark-eyed junco, sparrows and the best places in West Tennessee to find broad-winged and other “buzzard hawks” soar with breeding whip-poor-wills can be heard singing at kinglets can be found. Small numbers of ducks brown-headed nuthatches. These birds can be resident turkey vultures, sometimes at eye level. dawn and dusk, while hooded warbler, can be found on the small ponds in winter. found in the pine stands around the park. In winter, Many of the bluff tops offer canopy-level views of worm-eating warbler, wood thrush, and Over 130 species of birds have been observed red-breasted nuthatches may be present, along blue-headed vireos, black-throated green and ruby-throated hummingbirds can be found during primarily spring, summer and fall. with resident white-breasted nuthatches that may several other warblers, scarlet tanagers and other the day. Flycatchers, eastern wood pewee, Nathan Bedford Forrest—Cabins, combine for the three nuthatch species trifecta in songbirds from mid-March to October. Year-round blue-gray gnatcatcher, vireos, warblers, and Campground one location. In spring and fall, songbird migration residents include owls, woodpeckers, Carolina tanagers are also found in summer. Northern Views of the expansive open waters are can be excellent along the woodland edges and chickadee, tufted titmouse, white-breasted rough-winged swallows and eastern phoebes nest available from the boat ramps and at open along the walking and hiking trail. Chuck-will’s- nuthatch, Carolina wren, and eastern towhee. The on rock faces. In winter yellow-bellied sapsucker, spots on trails along the shoreline. Numerous widow and whip-poor-will may be heard in late Lake Trail from the dam to the headwaters, offers red-breasted nuthatch, brown creeper, winter migrating and wintering waterfowl along with spring. In winter, white-throated, swamp and song views of beaver dams, barn swallows, wood ducks, wren, hermit thrush, kinglets, yellow-rumped herons, egrets and several gull species can be sparrows and dark-eyed juncos may be herons, and transient ducks and loons in winter. warbler, purple finch and sparrows can be seen from here. The trail system winds from encountered. General woodland birding is excellent. 130 species of birds have been observed through - encountered. Over 80 species of birds have been hardwood bottoms uphill through oak-hickory Nearly 150 species of birds have been observed. out the year. observed primarily in spring, summer and fall.

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