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

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/17/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/17/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/17/2026Old Hickory Lake--Lock 3 Recreation Area2 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

7/16/2026Couchville Cedar Glade SNA1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/16/2026Walter S. Davis Blvd. Marsh3 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/16/20261709 Stratford Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, US (36.209, -86.718)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

37/13/2026

Mallard

107/13/2026

Mourning Dove

17/13/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/13/2026

Black Vulture

17/13/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/13/2026

Blue Jay

17/13/2026

Carolina Chickadee

27/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/13/2026

Tree Swallow

17/13/2026

Purple Martin

17/13/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/13/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/13/2026

Carolina Wren

37/13/2026

European Starling

17/13/2026

Brown Thrasher

17/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/13/2026

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.