Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)

Tennessee · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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

3/1/2026Concord Park--The Cove1 observed

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes

2/28/2026Gilbert Dr. Marsh1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

2/28/2026Concord Park--The Cove1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

2/25/2026Gilbert Dr. Marsh2 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

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

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Blue Jay

63/5/2026

American Crow

503/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

53/5/2026

Hermit Thrush

13/5/2026

American Robin

43/5/2026

Field Sparrow

43/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

93/5/2026

Song Sparrow

53/5/2026

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 Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) for birding?
The best months to visit Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)?
Notable species at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)?
Birding at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land)?
Melton Lake Islands - TVA Parcel 98 (Stay on TVA land) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.