Lake birding habitat

Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Tundra Swan 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

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/16/2026Tennessee NWR, Duck River Bottoms5 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

4/15/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit4 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/15/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 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

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/10/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

4/10/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/15/2026

Wood Duck

44/15/2026

Blue-winged Teal

224/15/2026

Mallard

24/15/2026

Hooded Merganser

64/15/2026

Mourning Dove

74/15/2026

Sora

14/15/2026

American Coot

14/15/2026

Killdeer

154/15/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

44/15/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

94/15/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

304/15/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

704/15/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

14/15/2026

Dunlin

24/15/2026

Least Sandpiper

44/15/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

204/15/2026

Caspian Tern

14/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

604/15/2026

Little Blue Heron

54/15/2026

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 - Tie Landing for birding?
The best months to visit Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing?
Notable species at Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing?
Birding at Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing?
Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.