Lake birding habitat

Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and American Coot 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

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/17/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/17/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/17/2026Old Hickory Lake--Lock 3 Recreation Area2 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

7/16/2026Couchville Cedar Glade SNA1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/16/2026Walter S. Davis Blvd. Marsh3 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/16/20261709 Stratford Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, US (36.209, -86.718)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

157/15/2026

American Coot

57/15/2026

Great Egret

17/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/15/2026

European Starling

307/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/15/2026

Wood Duck

7/14/2026

Caspian Tern

17/13/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

187/13/2026

Black Vulture

147/13/2026

Osprey

27/13/2026

Eastern Phoebe

37/13/2026

Tree Swallow

37/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/13/2026

Common Merganser

27/9/2026

Killdeer

17/9/2026

Purple Martin

707/9/2026

Carolina Wren

17/9/2026

American Goldfinch

17/9/2026

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 Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) for birding?
The best months to visit Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)?
Notable species at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) include Mallard, Rock Pigeon, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)?
Birding at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)?
Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.