President's Island
Tennessee · Southeast
About This Location
President's Island is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Wild Turkey, and Killdeer 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
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Kingbird
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Mississippi Kite
Red-shouldered Hawk
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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