Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel)

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and American Coot 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

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

3/5/2026Melton Lake Islands--TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)1 observed

Brown Creeper (americana/nigrescens)

Certhia americana

3/5/2026Victor Ashe Park2 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

3/4/2026ORNL (REDC)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/1/2026Cove Lake SP1 observed

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes

2/28/2026Gilbert Dr. Marsh1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

2/25/2026Gilbert Dr. Marsh2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

2/23/2026118 Winchester Circle, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, US (35.988, -84.349) Home1 observed

Black-legged Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

2/23/2026Concord Park, Knoxville US-TN 35.86165, -84.126811 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

2/22/2026Concord Park--Boat Launch5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

83/5/2026

Mallard

63/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Killdeer

143/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

American Crow

33/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

European Starling

253/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/5/2026

American Robin

63/5/2026

Field Sparrow

13/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/5/2026

Song Sparrow

33/5/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

53/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel) for birding?
The best months to visit Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel)?
Notable species at Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel) include Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, American Coot, European Starling, American Robin. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel)?
Birding at Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel)?
Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery (stay on gravel) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.