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Where to Bird - updated September 2012

United States of America -- Tennessee
Discover the top birding locations in Tennessee. Find out more about Tennessee Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Tennessee. Print out a checklist of Tennessee birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Tennessee. Order books to help you become a better birder in Tennessee. Discover links to Tennessee Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Tennessee before you begin your trip.

 

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State Bird: Northern Mockingbird

Birds of Special Interest: Bald Eagle

State Checklists:
TOS State Checklist
NPWRC Bird Checklists - Tennessee

Species Seen in Tennessee: 407

State Ornithological Society:
Tennessee Ornithological Society

Rare Bird Alerts:
Archives

Maps:
Map of Important TN Bird Areas
Tennessee Maps

Retail Birding Stores

 

Birding Links for Tennessee:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cherokee National Forest
Big South Fork National River
Tennessee Hot Spots
Birding Sites in Tennessee
Land Between the Lakes
US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges

Tennessee Organizations:
Audubon Chapters in Tennessee
The Nature Conservancy - Tennessee
Bristol Bird Club
Chattanooga Chapter of the TOS

Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
Great Smoky Mountains

35.41 N   83.32 W
The ancient Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina contain some wonderful surprises. Warblers nest here that might otherwise have continued on to Canada. The scenery is beautiful and serene. Plus, you can always drop off the non-birders at Dollywood!

Reelfoot Lake

36.38 N   89.37 N
Bald Eagles are a highlight of this area in winter. Formed by a huge earthquake (the same one that made the Mississippi River flow backwards!), the lake and surrounding areas offer dozens of birding spots throughout the year. Wood Ducks and Wild Turkeys are everywhere.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
36.26 N   88.11 N
This is actually two refuges 40 miles apart located along the Mississippi Flyway. Migration is the best time to visit. Waterfowl spend the winter here as do Bald Eagles.