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Birding Near Nashville, TN

9 birding locations within 50 miles

Tennessee · United States

9

Locations

36+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Nashville

Forest birding habitat

Tennessee

3.2 mi away

Easy

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Tennessee with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Tennessee

4.3 mi away

Easy

Shelby Park and Bottoms

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
green trees beside body of water during daytime

Tennessee

7.2 mi away

Easy

Radnor Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Tennessee with 238 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Tennessee

8.2 mi away

Easy

Bells Bend Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Tennessee

9.4 mi away

Easy

Crooked Branch Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Tennessee

11.1 mi away

Moderate

Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)

Lake birding hotspot in Tennessee with 246 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Tennessee

13.6 mi away

Easy

Memorial Park (Hendersonville)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Tennessee with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Tennessee

17.3 mi away

Moderate

J. Percy Priest Wildlife Management Area - Field Trial Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Tennessee with 235 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Tennessee

31.8 mi away

Moderate

Shelton Ferry Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Tennessee with 206 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Nashville

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardBlack VultureRed-shouldered HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchCanada GooseRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupGreat Blue HeronBald EagleCarolina WrenEuropean StarlingHouse SparrowCommon GrackleTurkey VultureNorthern ShovelerGadwallGreen-winged TealPied-billed GrebeRock Pigeon+11 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park4 locations
Wetland3 locations
Lake2 locations
Forest1 location
Grassland1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring9 locations
Fall9 locations
Winter9 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Nashville, TN?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Nashville include Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, Shelby Park and Bottoms, Radnor Lake State Park, Bells Bend Park, Crooked Branch Park. These spots offer forest, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Nashville?▼
Birders near Nashville can spot species including Mallard, Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Nashville?▼
The best seasons for birding near Nashville are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Nashville?▼
There are 9 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Nashville, TN, ranging from 3.2 to 31.8 miles from the city center.

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