Memorial Park (Hendersonville)

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Memorial Park (Hendersonville) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Double-crested Cormorant, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Shelby Park--Sevier Lake area1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/4/2026J. Percy Priest Lake--Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

3/3/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Phase 31 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/3/2026Shelby Bottoms Nature Center1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/2/2026Old Hickory Lake--Lock 3 Recreation Area1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/1/2026Home, Hermitage, Tennessee, US (36.15, -86.58)45 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/1/2026Long Hunter SP--Bryant Grove (Rutherford County)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/28/2026Shelby Bottoms Greenway--Cornelia Fort Airpark2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

203/4/2026

Mallard

103/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Killdeer

23/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

303/4/2026

Great Egret

53/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/4/2026

Carolina Wren

23/4/2026

European Starling

103/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

American Robin

203/4/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/4/2026

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 Memorial Park (Hendersonville) for birding?
The best months to visit Memorial Park (Hendersonville) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)?
Notable species at Memorial Park (Hendersonville) include Double-crested Cormorant, Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)?
Birding at Memorial Park (Hendersonville) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Memorial Park (Hendersonville)?
Memorial Park (Hendersonville) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.