Brainerd Levee
Tennessee · Southeast
About This Location
Brainerd Levee is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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