Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh

Tennessee · Southeast

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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

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

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/1/2026Shelby Farms Park--Gardner Rd. Gardens1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Wood Duck

33/5/2026

Gadwall

63/5/2026

Mallard

143/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

43/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/5/2026

Barred Owl

13/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

63/4/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/4/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/4/2026

Carolina Wren

13/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Eastern Towhee

13/4/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

23/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Northern Harrier

13/4/2026

Savannah Sparrow

53/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh?
Notable species at Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh?
Birding at Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh?
Shelby Farms Park - Gardner Road Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.