Lake birding habitat

Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, and Pileated Woodpecker 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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/12/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

7/12/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

7/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Evans Branch1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit2 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/11/2026US-Tennessee-New Johnsonville-2501-2571 Old Pump Station Road - 35.971x-87.9842 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

47/11/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/11/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

97/11/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/11/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/11/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/11/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

17/11/2026

American Crow

37/11/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

27/11/2026

Carolina Wren

37/11/2026

Eastern Bluebird

57/11/2026

House Sparrow

27/11/2026

House Finch

57/11/2026

American Goldfinch

37/11/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/11/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/11/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

27/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek for birding?
The best months to visit Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek?
Notable species at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek include Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek?
Birding at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek?
Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.