Birding Near Knoxville, TN

10 birding locations within 50 miles

Tennessee · United States

Locations

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Species

Habitats

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Birding Locations Near Knoxville

Tennessee

13.0 mi away

Easy

Seven Islands State Birding Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 224 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Tennessee

15.1 mi away

Moderate

Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel)

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 220 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Tennessee

15.4 mi away

Challenging

Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)

Lake birding hotspot in Tennessee with 206 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Tennessee

25.8 mi away

Challenging

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Cades Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Tennessee with 209 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall

Tennessee

26.8 mi away

Moderate

Kyker Bottoms Refuge

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 226 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Tennessee

29.0 mi away

Easy

Cove Lake State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Tennessee with 234 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall

Tennessee

30.2 mi away

Moderate

Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area - Chota Unit

Lake birding hotspot in Tennessee with 212 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall

Tennessee

32.7 mi away

Easy

Lakeshore Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 229 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Misty mountain ridges in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Tennessee

34.1 mi away

Moderate

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Elevation-diverse Appalachian park with northern breeding species and rich warbler variety.

ForestMountainSpringSummer

Tennessee

39.0 mi away

Moderate

Rankin Bottoms

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 250 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Knoxville

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Mourning DoveNorthern FlickerCarolina ChickadeeTufted TitmouseCarolina WrenGreater ScaupLesser ScaupAmerican CootEuropean StarlingAmerican RobinCanada GooseWood DuckNorthern ShovelerMallardGreen-winged TealWild TurkeyBlack VultureRed-bellied WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerGadwallAmerican WigeonRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantBuffleheadHorned Grebe+13 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest4 locations

Wetland4 locations

Lake3 locations

Urban Park2 locations

Coastal2 locations

Mountain1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring10 locations

Summer1 location

Fall9 locations

Winter9 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Knoxville, TN?▼

Top birding locations within 50 miles of Knoxville include Seven Islands State Birding Park, Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel), Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land), Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Cades Cove, Kyker Bottoms Refuge. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.

What birds can I see near Knoxville?▼

Birders near Knoxville can spot species including Mourning Dove, Northern Flicker, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, American Coot. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.

When is the best time for birding near Knoxville?▼

The best seasons for birding near Knoxville are Spring and Summer and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.

How many birding locations are near Knoxville?▼

There are 10 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Knoxville, TN, ranging from 13.0 to 39.0 miles from the city center.

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