Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road

Tennessee · Southeast

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian 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

Belted Kingfisher Yellow Warbler Song Sparrow Great Blue Heron Cedar Waxwing

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/10/2026Reelfoot Lake SP--Keystone Pocket3 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

7/10/2026Robinson Bayou (private transient fields)--Hoecake Rd north to Baptist Church Rd, Hampton Rd east to Paschall Rd2 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

7/5/2026Lake County - Joe Shenk Road near Flowers Sheep Ridge Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

57/14/2026

Killdeer

17/14/2026

Mississippi Kite

27/14/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

17/14/2026

Barn Swallow

57/14/2026

European Starling

127/14/2026

American Robin

57/14/2026

House Sparrow

47/14/2026

House Finch

17/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

267/14/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/14/2026

Common Grackle

17/14/2026

Dickcissel

37/14/2026

Bald Eagle

27/6/2026

Wild Turkey

17/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

67/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/6/2026

Northern Flicker

27/6/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/6/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/6/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road?▼

Notable species at Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road include Belted Kingfisher, Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, Great Blue Heron, Cedar Waxwing. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road?▼

Birding at Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road?▼

Great River Road - TN-103/Hurd Loop Road to Big Levee Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.