Overton Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Overton Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/6/2026Robco Lake/Coro Lake1 observed

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

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/1/2026Rivergate Road2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/1/2026Rivergate Road3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

43/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

53/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

53/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/6/2026

Blue Jay

23/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

63/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/6/2026

Brown Creeper

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

83/6/2026

American Robin

73/6/2026

American Goldfinch

13/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

73/6/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

23/6/2026

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 Overton Park for birding?
The best months to visit Overton Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Overton Park?
Notable species at Overton Park include Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Overton Park?
Birding at Overton Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Overton Park?
Overton Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.