Wetland birding habitat

Camden Wildlife Management Area

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Camden Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/16/2026Tennessee NWR, Duck River Bottoms5 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

4/15/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit4 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/15/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

4/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

4/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit5 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/10/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

4/10/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

4/4/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Pool 114 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

14/16/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

14/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/16/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/16/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/16/2026

Carolina Wren

24/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

34/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

24/16/2026

House Sparrow

44/16/2026

House Finch

44/16/2026

Purple Finch

14/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/16/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

34/16/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

14/16/2026

Kentucky Warbler

14/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

44/16/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Camden Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Camden Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Camden Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Camden Wildlife Management Area include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Camden Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Camden Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Camden Wildlife Management Area?
Camden Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.