Forest birding habitat

Paris Landing State Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Paris Landing State Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/13/2026Cross Creeks NWR2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

7/13/2026Barkley WMA1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/13/2026Barkley WMA9 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

7/8/2026Paris1 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

7/8/2026Paris1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

27/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Wild Turkey

27/7/2026

Mourning Dove

37/7/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

27/7/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/7/2026

Black Vulture

47/7/2026

Turkey Vulture

37/7/2026

Osprey

77/7/2026

Bald Eagle

27/7/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

27/7/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/7/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

47/7/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

47/7/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/7/2026

White-eyed Vireo

37/7/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

47/7/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/7/2026

Blue Jay

27/7/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Paris Landing State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Paris Landing State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Paris Landing State Park?
Notable species at Paris Landing State Park include Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Ring-billed Gull, Horned Grebe. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Paris Landing State Park?
Birding at Paris Landing State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Paris Landing State Park?
Paris Landing State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.