Crooked Branch Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Crooked Branch Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

3/5/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/5/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/5/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/5/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area2 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Shelby Park--Sevier Lake area1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/4/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/4/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

3/4/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

3/4/2026J. Percy Priest WMA--Field Trial Area1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

3/3/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Phase 31 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/3/2026Shelby Bottoms Nature Center1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Bells Bend Park37 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

42/21/2026

Gadwall

1002/21/2026

Green-winged Teal

22/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

252/21/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

12/21/2026

Black Vulture

22/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

22/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

12/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Blue Jay

22/21/2026

American Crow

12/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

12/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

22/21/2026

American Robin

32/21/2026

White-throated Sparrow

32/21/2026

Swamp Sparrow

12/21/2026

Northern Cardinal

52/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Crooked Branch Park for birding?
The best months to visit Crooked Branch Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Crooked Branch Park?
Notable species at Crooked Branch Park include Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Crooked Branch Park?
Birding at Crooked Branch Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Crooked Branch Park?
Crooked Branch Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.