Kentucky Lake - Tie Landing

Tennessee · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Common Loon Bald Eagle Double-crested Cormorant Ring-billed Gull Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

7/16/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Pool 41 observed

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

47/16/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

27/16/2026

Killdeer

47/16/2026

Anhinga

27/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

47/16/2026

Snowy Egret

97/16/2026

Green Heron

37/16/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

47/16/2026

Great Egret

177/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

47/16/2026

American White Pelican

17/16/2026

Black Vulture

237/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

37/16/2026

Osprey

137/16/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/16/2026

Mississippi Kite

27/16/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

37/16/2026

American Kestrel

17/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

27/16/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Tennessee Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Tennessee →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles

11 min read

Understanding Bird Migration

12 min read

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.