River/Riparian birding habitat

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North)

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, and Ruddy Duck 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

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/18/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit3 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

7/16/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Pool 41 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/12/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

7/12/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

7/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Evans Branch1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

37/18/2026

Wood Duck

17/18/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

107/18/2026

Snowy Egret

127/18/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

207/18/2026

Great Egret

87/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/18/2026

Osprey

107/18/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Fish Crow

27/18/2026

Mallard

117/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/18/2026

Little Blue Heron

207/18/2026

Green Heron

17/18/2026

American White Pelican

17/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North) for birding?
The best months to visit Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North)?
Notable species at Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North) include Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North)?
Birding at Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North)?
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge - Duck River Unit - Pump Station Road (North) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.