Urban Park birding habitat

Memorial Park (Hendersonville)

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Memorial Park (Hendersonville) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Double-crested Cormorant, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Belmont-Hillsboro Patch (rough location)1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/30/2026Water Treatment Plant1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/30/2026Water Treatment Plant1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/30/2026Shelby Bottoms Nature Center1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/30/2026Lytle Park/Ravenwood1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

5/27/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/26/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp51 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/26/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/26/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

5/26/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hamilton Creek Inlet (Smith Springs Rd)1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/26/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hamilton Creek Inlet (Smith Springs Rd)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

85/25/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/25/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/25/2026

American Crow

15/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/25/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/25/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/25/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/25/2026

Carolina Wren

25/25/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/25/2026

American Goldfinch

35/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/25/2026

Common Grackle

55/25/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/25/2026

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 Memorial Park (Hendersonville) for birding?
The best months to visit Memorial Park (Hendersonville) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)?
Notable species at Memorial Park (Hendersonville) include Double-crested Cormorant, Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)?
Birding at Memorial Park (Hendersonville) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)?
Memorial Park (Hendersonville) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.