Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)

Tennessee · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Wood Duck Northern Shoveler Mallard Green-winged Teal

Live Bird Data

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

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/29/2026Pellissippi State Community College1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/29/20261006 Gamble Drive, Heiskell, Tennessee, US (36.105, -84.036)4 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

5/27/2026Lakeshore Park2 observed

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

5/27/2026Lakeshore Park, Knoxville US-TN 35.91879, -83.994842 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

65/31/2026

Wood Duck

25/31/2026

Mallard

65/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/31/2026

Barred Owl

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

White-eyed Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

American Crow

45/31/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

25/31/2026

Purple Martin

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

45/31/2026

Carolina Wren

45/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/31/2026

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)?▼

Notable species at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)?▼

Birding at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.

What amenities are available at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)?▼

Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.