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

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Reelfoot Lake--Snider Basin & Joe Basin1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

5/23/2026Tumbleweed WMA--East Unit, Parker Rd.1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

5/22/2026Reelfoot Lake SP--Keystone Pocket1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Mockingbird

25/28/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

165/28/2026

Common Grackle

55/28/2026

Green Heron

15/24/2026

Wood Duck

25/23/2026

Northern Bobwhite

75/23/2026

Mourning Dove

95/23/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/23/2026

Chimney Swift

25/23/2026

Killdeer

15/23/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/23/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/23/2026

Eastern Phoebe

25/23/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/23/2026

Bell's Vireo

35/23/2026

Blue Jay

15/23/2026

American Crow

55/23/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/23/2026

Horned Lark

15/23/2026

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.