Paris Landing State Park

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Paris Landing State Park is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

3/5/20264455 County Home Rd, Paris US-TN 36.32557, -88.230961 observed

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)

Dryobates pubescens

3/3/2026Land Between the Lakes NRA--South Bison Range1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

3/3/2026Paris1 observed

Palm Warbler (Western)

Setophaga palmarum

2/27/2026Paris1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

63/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

413/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Horned Grebe

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

33/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

European Starling

23/5/2026

American Robin

93/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/5/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

43/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/2/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

43/2/2026

House Finch

33/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/2/2026

Common Grackle

143/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Paris Landing State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Paris Landing State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Paris Landing State Park?
Notable species at Paris Landing State Park include Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Ring-billed Gull, Horned Grebe. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Paris Landing State Park?
Birding at Paris Landing State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Paris Landing State Park?
Paris Landing State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.