Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, and Pileated Woodpecker 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/4/2026Tennessee NWR, Duck River Bottoms1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/20261261–2083 Cuba Landing Rd, Waverly US-TN 35.86073, -87.829052 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

3/1/2026Tennessee NWR--Duck River Unit--Pool 2/Clear Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

43/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

33/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

43/5/2026

American Robin

23/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

43/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

53/5/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

23/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek for birding?
The best months to visit Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek?
Notable species at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek include Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek?
Birding at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek?
Kentucky Lake - Beaver Dam Creek offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.