Lakeshore Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lakeshore Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

3/4/2026ORNL (REDC)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/25/2026Lenoir City Park2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

32/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

202/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

802/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/26/2026

Canada Goose

222/24/2026

Killdeer

302/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/24/2026

Blue Jay

12/24/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

12/24/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/24/2026

Carolina Wren

22/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/24/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

22/24/2026

White-throated Sparrow

32/24/2026

Song Sparrow

22/24/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

22/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/24/2026

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 Lakeshore Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lakeshore Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lakeshore Park?
Notable species at Lakeshore Park include Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Canada Goose. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lakeshore Park?
Birding at Lakeshore Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lakeshore Park?
Lakeshore Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.