Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and American Coot 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Bells Bend Park37 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

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

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Coot

63/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

303/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/6/2026

Black Vulture

33/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/6/2026

Mallard

23/4/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/4/2026

Horned Grebe

13/4/2026

Common Loon

13/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/4/2026

Osprey

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

Carolina Wren

13/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/1/2026

Killdeer

23/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/1/2026

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 Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) for birding?
The best months to visit Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)?
Notable species at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) include Mallard, Rock Pigeon, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)?
Birding at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe)?
Old Hickory Lake - Snow Bunting Peninsula (Old Hickory Pointe) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.