Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/4/2026Ag Fields along Smythe Farm Road East of Raptor Center1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/4/2026Shelby Farms Park--Gardner Rd. Gardens1 observed

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

3/4/2026Shelby Farms Park--Gardner Rd. Gardens1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/4/2026Robco Lake/Coro Lake1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/1/2026Rivergate Road2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/1/2026Rivergate Road3 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/1/2026Shelby Farms Park--Gardner Rd. Gardens1 observed

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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park for birding?
The best months to visit Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park?
Notable species at Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park?
Birding at Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.