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Birding Near Chattanooga, TN

12 birding locations within 50 miles

Tennessee · United States

12

Locations

27+

Species

4

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Chattanooga

Wetland birding habitat

Tennessee

3.1 mi away

Moderate

Amnicola Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Tennessee with 203 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Tennessee

5.6 mi away

Moderate

Brainerd Levee

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 230 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Tennessee

6.0 mi away

Moderate

Chickamauga Dam

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Tennessee

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Standifer Gap Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Tennessee with 231 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Tennessee

10.5 mi away

Moderate

Volkswagen Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Tennessee with 204 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Tennessee

12.7 mi away

Easy

Chester Frost Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 242 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Tennessee

17.6 mi away

Moderate

Nickajack Dam - North Side

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 211 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Tennessee

30.4 mi away

Moderate

Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 225 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Alabama

32.5 mi away

Easy

Stevenson Municipal Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Alabama with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Georgia

42.7 mi away

Moderate

Pine Chapel, Moss, and Hunts Gin Rds.

Forest birding hotspot in Georgia with 204 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Georgia

46.4 mi away

Moderate

Carters Lake - Hidden Pond Trail, Re-reg Dam, and Reservoir Road

Lake birding hotspot in Georgia with 210 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Tennessee

47.7 mi away

Moderate

Woods Reservoir

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 203 recorded species.

ForestLakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Chattanooga

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardRing-necked DuckNorthern FlickerAmerican CrowNorthern ShovelerGreen-winged TealMourning DoveRock PigeonRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantGadwallRuddy DuckKilldeerGreat Blue HeronAmerican CootBonaparte's GullLesser ScaupPied-billed GrebeBlack VultureTurkey VultureWood DuckSandhill CraneBlue-winged TealEuropean Starling+2 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland8 locations
Forest6 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Lake2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring12 locations
Fall12 locations
Winter12 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Chattanooga, TN?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Chattanooga include Amnicola Marsh, Brainerd Levee, Chickamauga Dam, Standifer Gap Marsh, Volkswagen Wetland. These spots offer wetland, forest, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Chattanooga?▼
Birders near Chattanooga can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Northern Flicker, American Crow, Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove. The area's 4 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Chattanooga?▼
The best seasons for birding near Chattanooga are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Chattanooga?▼
There are 12 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Chattanooga, TN, ranging from 3.1 to 47.7 miles from the city center.

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