Birding Near Memphis, TN

Q: What are the best birding spots near Memphis, TN?

Top birding locations within 50 miles of Memphis include Mississippi River - Mud Island - Greenbelt Park, Overton Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park, President's Island, T.O. Fuller State Park. These spots offer coastal, river/riparian, urban park habitats.

Q: What birds can I see near Memphis?

Birders near Memphis can spot species including Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, Purple Martin, Carolina Wren, European Starling, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.

Q: When is the best time for birding near Memphis?

The best seasons for birding near Memphis are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.

Q: How many birding locations are near Memphis?

There are 12 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Memphis, TN, ranging from 1.0 to 24.3 miles from the city center.

12 birding locations within 50 miles

Tennessee · United States

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Birding Locations Near Memphis

Tennessee

< 1 mi away

Easy

Mississippi River - Mud Island - Greenbelt Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Tennessee with 228 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall

Tennessee

3.5 mi away

Easy

Overton Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Tennessee

4.3 mi away

Easy

Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Tennessee

4.6 mi away

Challenging

President's Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Tennessee with 236 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall

Tennessee

7.0 mi away

Easy

T.O. Fuller State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Tennessee

7.8 mi away

Moderate

Eagle Lake Refuge

Lake birding hotspot in Tennessee with 244 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Tennessee

8.1 mi away

Moderate

Ensley Bottoms - Maxson Wastewater Lagoons/Earth Complex (The Pits)

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 316 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Tennessee

11.3 mi away

Easy

Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Tennessee with 253 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall

Tennessee

12.6 mi away

Easy

Shelby Farms Park - Conservancy/Penal Farm

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 270 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Tennessee

13.7 mi away

Easy

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 253 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall

Arkansas

16.6 mi away

Moderate

Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Arkansas with 281 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Tennessee

24.3 mi away

Moderate

Herb Parsons Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Tennessee with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Memphis

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Mourning DoveTufted TitmousePurple MartinCarolina WrenEuropean StarlingRed-shouldered HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchMallardWild TurkeyKilldeerAmerican WoodcockCanada GooseWood DuckGadwallHooded MerganserBlue-winged TealNorthern ShovelerAmerican Wigeon+15 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park5 locations

Wetland4 locations

Forest3 locations

Coastal2 locations

Lake2 locations

River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring12 locations

Fall12 locations

Winter12 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Memphis, TN?▼

Top birding locations within 50 miles of Memphis include Mississippi River - Mud Island - Greenbelt Park, Overton Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park, President's Island, T.O. Fuller State Park. These spots offer coastal, river/riparian, urban park habitats.

What birds can I see near Memphis?▼

Birders near Memphis can spot species including Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, Purple Martin, Carolina Wren, European Starling, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.

When is the best time for birding near Memphis?▼

The best seasons for birding near Memphis are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.

How many birding locations are near Memphis?▼

There are 12 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Memphis, TN, ranging from 1.0 to 24.3 miles from the city center.

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