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

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

5/31/2026Bells Bend Park1 observed

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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/27/2026Radnor Lake SP1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

165/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Osprey

15/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

35/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

45/31/2026

Carolina Wren

15/31/2026

European Starling

115/31/2026

Orchard Oriole

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Common Grackle

35/31/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

15/31/2026

Canada Goose

25/28/2026

American Coot

55/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/24/2026

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.