Urban Park birding habitat

Crooked Branch Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Crooked Branch Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

5/31/2026Bells Bend Park1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Belmont-Hillsboro Patch (rough location)1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/30/2026Water Treatment Plant1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/30/2026Water Treatment Plant1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/30/2026Shelby Bottoms Nature Center1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/30/2026Lytle Park/Ravenwood1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/27/2026Radnor Lake SP1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

5/27/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/26/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp51 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/26/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/26/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

35/31/2026

Mallard

15/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

35/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

European Starling

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

5/31/2026

American Robin

5/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

65/31/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/31/2026

Common Grackle

25/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

5/31/2026

Osprey

15/26/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/26/2026

Barred Owl

15/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Crooked Branch Park for birding?
The best months to visit Crooked Branch Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Crooked Branch Park?
Notable species at Crooked Branch Park include Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Crooked Branch Park?
Birding at Crooked Branch Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Crooked Branch Park?
Crooked Branch Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.