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

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

4/17/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Refuge Rd. Wildlife Loop5 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/17/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Pool 2/Clear Lake1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/16/2026Tennessee NWR, Duck River Bottoms5 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/12/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

4/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit4 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

4/11/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/10/2026Kentucky Lake--Beaver Dam Creek1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Forster's Tern

24/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

164/17/2026

Great Egret

44/17/2026

Black Vulture

84/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

154/17/2026

Osprey

114/17/2026

Bald Eagle

14/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/17/2026

American Crow

24/17/2026

Tree Swallow

44/17/2026

Barn Swallow

24/17/2026

Orchard Oriole

14/17/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

24/17/2026

Common Grackle

44/17/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

24/17/2026

Pine Warbler

14/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

44/17/2026

Indigo Bunting

24/17/2026

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.