Cove Lake State Park
Tennessee · Southeast
About This Location
Cove Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Carolina Chickadee
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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.
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