Urban Park birding habitat

Lakeshore Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lakeshore Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

5/30/2026Melton Hill Park1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/30/2026Heritage Center Greenway - powerhouse Trail, Oak Ridge1 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

5/29/2026Emory Valley Greenway1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/26/2026Emory Valley Road1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/24/2026Emory Bend Wetland (no public access, distant viewing)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/27/2026

Mourning Dove

35/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/27/2026

Northern Flicker

15/27/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/27/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/27/2026

Blue Jay

25/27/2026

American Crow

35/27/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/27/2026

Tree Swallow

15/27/2026

Barn Swallow

15/27/2026

Carolina Wren

15/27/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/27/2026

Eastern Bluebird

35/27/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/27/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/27/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

45/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

55/27/2026

Mallard

25/24/2026

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 Lakeshore Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lakeshore Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lakeshore Park?
Notable species at Lakeshore Park include Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Canada Goose. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lakeshore Park?
Birding at Lakeshore Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lakeshore Park?
Lakeshore Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.