Urban Park birding habitat

Johnsonville State Historic Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Johnsonville State Historic Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

4/17/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Refuge Rd. Wildlife Loop5 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/17/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Pool 2/Clear Lake1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/16/2026Tennessee NWR, Duck River Bottoms5 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

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/11/2026Wee Nook1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/17/2026

Wood Duck

24/17/2026

Mourning Dove

24/17/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

24/17/2026

Osprey

14/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

44/17/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/17/2026

American Crow

34/17/2026

Fish Crow

24/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

44/17/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/17/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/17/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/17/2026

Carolina Wren

24/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

74/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

44/17/2026

House Sparrow

54/17/2026

House Finch

64/17/2026

Purple Finch

14/17/2026

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 Johnsonville State Historic Park for birding?
The best months to visit Johnsonville State Historic Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Johnsonville State Historic Park?
Notable species at Johnsonville State Historic Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Johnsonville State Historic Park?
Birding at Johnsonville State Historic Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Johnsonville State Historic Park?
Johnsonville State Historic Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.