Welcome to Birding in Knox County
Knox County is a great birding location with diverse habitats and over 274 species recorded in the last 10 years. From The Cove to Seven Islands, there are hotspots for every season. Use this guide to discover where to find your target birds and explore the rich avian diversity of our county.
Behind the Birding Data
The top birding locations list below is generated by analyzing eBird checklists from Knox County from the last 10 years, and ordered by the number of species recorded at each hotspot.
The seasonal lists below are generated by analyzing eBird checklists from Knox County from the last 10 years. Birds are categorized into two distinct groups to help you find what makes each location special:
Notable Species
These are the birds that are a "speciality" of a hotspot. To be listed, a species must be:
- Seen 1.5x more frequently here than the regional average.
- Present in at least 2 separate years.
- Available in >30% of years with data.
* This excludes "one-hit wonders" (like a rare bird that stayed for a week one time) to ensure you can more reliably expect to find these birds in season.
Regional Rarities
These are unusual and exciting finds for the county.
- Present on less than 1% of all checklists in the region.
- Often one-time sightings or very localized specialties.
* Shown with their last seen year so you know if it's a recent record or a historical rarity.
About the Data
- Citation: eBird Basic Dataset. Version: EBD_relJan-2026. Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York. Jan 2026.
- Data freshness: Data is current as of January 2026.
- Exclusions: Locations marked as "No Access", "Restricted Access", or "Private Property" are excluded.
- New Hotspots: Hotspots with less than 2 years of data may rank lower or show fewer notable species until reliability is established.
- Ranking Logic: Hotspots are ranked by a combination of unique species presence (how unique the birds are there relative to the rest of the county) and overall diversity. The "uniqueness" score is capped for any single species to prevent one rare bird from skewing the results. This ensures the top spots are consistently reliable.
Top Overall Birding Locations
Use these hotspots to find the richest species diversity overall. Be sure to compare with the seasonal lists below to find out which locations are best for finding migrants alongside year-round residents.
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Melton Hill Lake--TVA Parcel 65
Concord Park--The Cove
Cherokee Farm
Melton Hill Park
Lakeshore Park
Forks of the River WMA
Ijams Nature Center
Halls Greenway and Marsh
Sharp's Ridge
Best Hotspots by Season
Use these hotspots to find seasonal migrants. Each hotspot lists its most notable species for that season, along with any rarities that have been spotted there.
spring (March - May)
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seasonal Species: 75
Notable Species:
- • Northern Bobwhite
- • Prothonotary Warbler
- • White-crowned Sparrow
- • Yellow-breasted Chat
- • Lincoln's Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • Harris's Sparrow (2018)
- • Connecticut Warbler (2024)
- • Greater White-fronted Goose (2025)
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo (2025)
- • Great Horned Owl (2024)
Melton Hill Lake--TVA Parcel 65
Seasonal Species: 37
Notable Species:
- • Greater Yellowlegs
- • Pectoral Sandpiper
- • Barred Owl
- • Northern Shoveler
- • Red-breasted Merganser
Regional Rarities:
- • Tundra Swan (2024)
- • Long-billed Dowitcher (2025)
- • American Golden-Plover (2025)
- • Semipalmated Plover (2024)
- • Willet (2024)
Sharp's Ridge
Seasonal Species: 62
Notable Species:
- • Cerulean Warbler
- • Swainson's Warbler
- • Blackburnian Warbler
- • Philadelphia Vireo
- • Nashville Warbler
Regional Rarities:
- • Mississippi Kite (2022)
- • Olive-sided Flycatcher (2020)
- • Pine Siskin (2025)
- • Merlin (2020)
- • Common Raven (2021)
Concord Park--The Cove
Seasonal Species: 28
Notable Species:
- • Brown-headed Nuthatch
- • Caspian Tern
- • Willet
- • Forster's Tern
- • Horned Grebe
Regional Rarities:
- • Mute Swan (2024)
- • American Avocet (2020)
- • American White Pelican (2020)
- • Greater White-fronted Goose (2021)
- • Hooded Merganser (2020)
Cherokee Farm
Seasonal Species: 37
Notable Species:
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Vesper Sparrow
- • Lesser Yellowlegs
- • Savannah Sparrow
- • Killdeer
Regional Rarities:
- • Long-billed Dowitcher (2020)
- • Upland Sandpiper (2024)
- • Hooded Merganser (2022)
- • American Pipit (2022)
- • Ross's Goose (2021)
Concord Park--Boat Launch
Seasonal Species: 14
Notable Species:
- • Common Loon
- • Forster's Tern
- • Horned Grebe
- • Greater Scaup
- • Bonaparte's Gull
Regional Rarities:
- • Red-necked Grebe (2023)
- • Redhead (2023)
- • American Wigeon (2023)
- • American Herring Gull (2019)
- • American White Pelican (2020)
Corryton Church Pond
Seasonal Species: 18
Notable Species:
- • Least Sandpiper
- • Semipalmated Plover
- • Semipalmated Sandpiper
- • Greater Yellowlegs
- • Lesser Yellowlegs
Regional Rarities:
- • Mute Swan (2024)
- • American Golden-Plover (2019)
- • White-rumped Sandpiper (2022)
- • Canvasback (2019)
- • Green-winged Teal (2025)
William Hastie Natural Area
Seasonal Species: 28
Notable Species:
- • Kentucky Warbler
- • Acadian Flycatcher
- • Canada Warbler
- • Barred Owl
- • Wood Thrush
Regional Rarities:
- • Great Horned Owl (2021)
- • Gray-cheeked Thrush (2025)
Seven Island State Birding Park--Newman's Island
Seasonal Species: 42
Notable Species:
- • Prothonotary Warbler
- • Cliff Swallow
- • Winter Wren
- • Northern Waterthrush
- • Swamp Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • American White Pelican (2025)
- • Common Raven (2025)
- • Bank Swallow (2025)
- • Marsh Wren (2025)
- • Common Nighthawk (2025)
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course
Seasonal Species: 15
Notable Species:
- • Gadwall
- • Lesser Scaup
- • Northern Shoveler
- • Ring-necked Duck
- • American Coot
Regional Rarities:
- • Redhead (2020)
- • Ruddy Duck (2019)
- • Ross's Goose (2016)
- • Green-winged Teal (2023)
- • Canvasback (2016)
Gilbert Dr. Marsh
Seasonal Species: 23
Notable Species:
- • Willow Flycatcher
- • Gadwall
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo
- • Ring-necked Duck
- • American Coot
Regional Rarities:
- • Redhead (2025)
- • Sora (2025)
- • Least Sandpiper (2022)
- • Marsh Wren (2022)
- • Northern Shoveler (2025)
Melton Hill Park
Seasonal Species: 35
Notable Species:
- • Vesper Sparrow
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Eastern Kingbird
- • Osprey
- • Eastern Screech-Owl
Regional Rarities:
- • Mute Swan (2020)
- • Connecticut Warbler (2021)
- • Black-crowned Night Heron (2022)
- • Merlin (2020)
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo (2020)
Lakeshore Park
Seasonal Species: 27
Notable Species:
- • Merlin
- • Black-crowned Night Heron
- • House Sparrow
- • Great Egret
- • Black Vulture
Regional Rarities:
- • American White Pelican (2025)
- • American Pipit (2022)
- • Red-breasted Merganser (2025)
- • Black Tern (2017)
- • Northern Shoveler (2018)
Karns Valley Business Park
Seasonal Species: 25
Notable Species:
- • Bobolink
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Savannah Sparrow
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Blue Grosbeak
Regional Rarities:
- • Dickcissel (2022)
- • Lark Sparrow (2022)
- • American Pipit (2023)
- • Lincoln's Sparrow (2024)
- • Vesper Sparrow (2022)
House Mountain SNA
Seasonal Species: 19
Notable Species:
- • Kentucky Warbler
- • Louisiana Waterthrush
- • Acadian Flycatcher
- • Wild Turkey
- • Wood Thrush
Regional Rarities:
- • Gray-cheeked Thrush (2020)
- • Great Horned Owl (2025)
summer (June - August)
Sharp's Ridge
Seasonal Species: 24
Notable Species:
- • Blackburnian Warbler
- • Black-throated Green Warbler
- • Cerulean Warbler
- • Chestnut-sided Warbler
- • Pine Warbler
Regional Rarities:
- • Blue-winged Warbler (2020)
- • Tennessee Warbler (2020)
- • Worm-eating Warbler (2020)
- • Canada Warbler (2021)
- • Magnolia Warbler (2022)
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seasonal Species: 49
Notable Species:
- • Northern Bobwhite
- • Yellow-breasted Chat
- • Bank Swallow
- • Prothonotary Warbler
- • Sharp-shinned Hawk
Regional Rarities:
- • Ross's Goose (2020)
- • Ovenbird (2019)
- • Eastern Screech-Owl (2022)
- • Dickcissel (2025)
- • Solitary Sandpiper (2022)
Melton Hill Park
Seasonal Species: 40
Notable Species:
- • Yellow-throated Warbler
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Black-and-white Warbler
- • White-eyed Vireo
- • Pileated Woodpecker
Regional Rarities:
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo (2020)
- • Black-crowned Night Heron (2020)
- • Eastern Screech-Owl (2023)
- • Blue-headed Vireo (2024)
Halls Greenway and Marsh
Seasonal Species: 22
Notable Species:
- • Cerulean Warbler
- • American Redstart
- • Gray Catbird
- • Barred Owl
- • Northern Yellow Warbler
Regional Rarities:
- • Worm-eating Warbler (2022)
- • Chestnut-sided Warbler (2025)
- • Blue-winged Warbler (2025)
- • Solitary Sandpiper (2017)
- • Northern Waterthrush (2020)
Halls Greenway--Andersonville Pike to Norris Freeway
Seasonal Species: 23
Notable Species:
- • Willow Flycatcher
- • Northern Yellow Warbler
- • Northern House Wren
- • Gray Catbird
- • American Redstart
Regional Rarities:
- • Northern Waterthrush (2021)
Karns Valley Business Park
Seasonal Species: 20
Notable Species:
- • Willow Flycatcher
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • American Kestrel
- • Northern House Wren
- • Blue Grosbeak
Regional Rarities:
- • Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (2024)
- • Dickcissel (2022)
- • Baltimore Oriole (2022)
- • Common Nighthawk (2022)
Seven Island State Birding Park--Newman's Island
Seasonal Species: 22
Notable Species:
- • Little Blue Heron
- • Bald Eagle
- • Baltimore Oriole
- • Prothonotary Warbler
- • Cedar Waxwing
Regional Rarities:
- • Least Flycatcher (2025)
- • Ovenbird (2025)
- • Common Nighthawk (2023)
Ijams Nature Center
Seasonal Species: 23
Notable Species:
- • Barred Owl
- • Hooded Warbler
- • Acadian Flycatcher
- • Black-crowned Night Heron
- • Red-eyed Vireo
Regional Rarities:
- • Black-throated Green Warbler (2020)
- • Ovenbird (2020)
- • Worm-eating Warbler (2016)
- • Eastern Screech-Owl (2016)
- • Common Nighthawk (2018)
Concord Park--The Cove
Seasonal Species: 14
Notable Species:
- • Brown-headed Nuthatch
- • Pine Warbler
- • Chipping Sparrow
- • Mallard
- • Baltimore Oriole
Regional Rarities:
- • Forster's Tern (2020)
- • Common Nighthawk (2022)
- • Pied-billed Grebe (2025)
- • Western Cattle-Egret (2025)
- • Caspian Tern (2020)
Lakeshore Park
Seasonal Species: 23
Notable Species:
- • House Sparrow
- • Black-crowned Night Heron
- • Killdeer
- • Black Vulture
- • European Starling
Regional Rarities:
- • Pied-billed Grebe (2020)
- • Baltimore Oriole (2020)
- • Sharp-shinned Hawk (2024)
- • Blue-headed Vireo (2017)
- • Grasshopper Sparrow (2019)
Forks of the River WMA
Seasonal Species: 18
Notable Species:
- • Eastern Screech-Owl
- • Worm-eating Warbler
- • Prairie Warbler
- • Fish Crow
- • Red-shouldered Hawk
Regional Rarities:
- • Chuck-will's-widow (2021)
- • Blue-headed Vireo (2019)
- • Great Horned Owl (2021)
- • Kentucky Warbler (2023)
- • Common Raven (2023)
Walker Springs Park & Ten Mile Creek Greenway
Seasonal Species: 22
Notable Species:
- • Barred Owl
- • Red-shouldered Hawk
- • Hooded Warbler
- • Black-and-white Warbler
- • Common Grackle
Regional Rarities:
- • Chestnut-sided Warbler (2025)
- • Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2020)
- • Great Horned Owl (2023)
- • Black-throated Green Warbler (2023)
- • Tennessee Warbler (2023)
Gilbert Dr. Marsh
Seasonal Species: 13
Notable Species:
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo
- • Wood Duck
- • Willow Flycatcher
- • Mallard
- • Gray Catbird
Regional Rarities:
- • Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (2025)
- • American Coot (2017)
- • Pied-billed Grebe (2024)
- • American Bittern (2024)
- • Baltimore Oriole (2025)
Cherokee Farm
Seasonal Species: 21
Notable Species:
- • Killdeer
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Fish Crow
- • Canada Goose
- • Cooper's Hawk
Regional Rarities:
- • Grasshopper Sparrow (2022)
- • Black-crowned Night Heron (2023)
- • Bank Swallow (2024)
- • Common Nighthawk (2024)
Victor Ashe Park
Seasonal Species: 19
Notable Species:
- • Great Crested Flycatcher
- • Northern House Wren
- • Gray Catbird
- • Red-shouldered Hawk
- • Northern Flicker
fall (September - November)
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seasonal Species: 80
Notable Species:
- • Cliff Swallow
- • Northern Bobwhite
- • Common Raven
- • Mourning Warbler
- • Grasshopper Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • Pine Siskin (2021)
- • Common Nighthawk (2025)
- • American Pipit (2025)
- • Solitary Sandpiper (2023)
- • Least Flycatcher (2025)
Melton Hill Lake--TVA Parcel 65
Seasonal Species: 48
Notable Species:
- • Forster's Tern
- • Veery
- • Wood Thrush
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch
- • Least Flycatcher
Regional Rarities:
- • Canvasback (2025)
- • American Wigeon (2025)
- • Great Horned Owl (2022)
- • Common Loon (2023)
- • Sabine's Gull (2024)
Sharp's Ridge
Seasonal Species: 47
Notable Species:
- • Baltimore Oriole
- • Scarlet Tanager
- • Pine Warbler
- • Blue-winged Warbler
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch
Regional Rarities:
- • Golden-winged Warbler (2020)
- • Canada Warbler (2020)
- • Worm-eating Warbler (2023)
- • Veery (2021)
- • Common Nighthawk (2016)
Melton Hill Park
Seasonal Species: 54
Notable Species:
- • Vesper Sparrow
- • Orange-crowned Warbler
- • Savannah Sparrow
- • Eastern Screech-Owl
- • Purple Finch
Regional Rarities:
- • Blue-winged Warbler (2024)
- • Yellow-breasted Chat (2020)
- • Baltimore Oriole (2025)
- • American Pipit (2025)
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo (2019)
Halls Greenway and Marsh
Seasonal Species: 46
Notable Species:
- • Northern Waterthrush
- • Wilson's Warbler
- • Canada Warbler
- • Chestnut-sided Warbler
- • Hooded Warbler
Regional Rarities:
- • Pine Siskin (2020)
- • Black-throated Blue Warbler (2025)
- • Veery (2025)
- • Least Flycatcher (2025)
- • Eastern Warbling Vireo (2025)
Concord Park--The Cove
Seasonal Species: 28
Notable Species:
- • Brown-headed Nuthatch
- • Bonaparte's Gull
- • American Coot
- • Ring-billed Gull
- • Horned Grebe
Regional Rarities:
- • Laughing Gull (2025)
- • Wilson's Snipe (2025)
- • Red-breasted Merganser (2017)
- • Northern Shoveler (2022)
- • Redhead (2025)
Cherokee Farm
Seasonal Species: 22
Notable Species:
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Bobolink
- • American Pipit
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Vesper Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • American Golden-Plover (2021)
- • Say's Phoebe (2023)
- • Nelson's Sparrow (2018)
- • Least Sandpiper (2021)
- • Clay-colored Sparrow (2018)
Concord Park--Boat Launch
Seasonal Species: 13
Notable Species:
- • Common Loon
- • Horned Grebe
- • Surf Scoter
- • American Herring Gull
- • Ruddy Duck
Regional Rarities:
- • Laughing Gull (2025)
- • Franklin's Gull (2025)
- • Lesser Scaup (2016)
- • Forster's Tern (2024)
- • Red-breasted Merganser (2025)
Gilbert Dr. Marsh
Seasonal Species: 13
Notable Species:
- • Gadwall
- • Northern Pintail
- • American Black Duck
- • Ring-necked Duck
- • Northern Shoveler
Regional Rarities:
- • Common Gallinule (2023)
- • American Wigeon (2020)
- • Lesser Scaup (2021)
- • Greater Scaup (2024)
- • Redhead (2020)
Walker Springs Park & Ten Mile Creek Greenway
Seasonal Species: 35
Notable Species:
- • House Sparrow
- • Acadian Flycatcher
- • Brown Creeper
- • Gray-cheeked Thrush
- • Bay-breasted Warbler
Regional Rarities:
- • Least Flycatcher (2024)
- • Canada Warbler (2025)
- • Common Nighthawk (2025)
- • Veery (2024)
- • Broad-winged Hawk (2023)
Lakeshore Park
Seasonal Species: 25
Notable Species:
- • Black-crowned Night Heron
- • Merlin
- • Brown-headed Cowbird
- • Black Vulture
- • House Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • Canada Warbler (2025)
- • Black-throated Blue Warbler (2020)
- • Wilson's Snipe (2025)
- • Broad-winged Hawk (2016)
- • Northern Yellow Warbler (2020)
Karns Valley Business Park
Seasonal Species: 20
Notable Species:
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • American Kestrel
- • Savannah Sparrow
- • American Pipit
- • Blue Grosbeak
Regional Rarities:
- • Marsh Wren (2024)
- • Bobolink (2022)
- • Grasshopper Sparrow (2024)
- • Peregrine Falcon (2024)
- • Yellow-breasted Chat (2024)
Seven Island State Birding Park--Newman's Island
Seasonal Species: 20
Notable Species:
- • Yellow-breasted Chat
- • Wild Turkey
- • Yellow-billed Cuckoo
- • Blue Grosbeak
- • Tree Swallow
Regional Rarities:
- • Broad-winged Hawk (2023)
- • Blue-winged Warbler (2024)
- • Sedge Wren (2024)
Corryton Church Pond
Seasonal Species: 11
Notable Species:
- • Mute Swan
- • Pectoral Sandpiper
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Blue-winged Teal
- • Eastern Meadowlark
Regional Rarities:
- • Least Sandpiper (2020)
- • Spotted Sandpiper (2020)
- • Green-winged Teal (2019)
- • Greater Yellowlegs (2019)
Ijams Nature Center
Seasonal Species: 20
Notable Species:
- • Barred Owl
- • Yellow-throated Vireo
- • Acadian Flycatcher
- • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- • Summer Tanager
Regional Rarities:
- • Common Nighthawk (2023)
- • Baltimore Oriole (2022)
- • Blue-winged Warbler (2023)
- • Least Flycatcher (2024)
- • Broad-winged Hawk (2017)
winter (December - February)
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seasonal Species: 59
Notable Species:
- • Northern Bobwhite
- • White-crowned Sparrow
- • Northern Harrier
- • Northern House Wren
- • American Kestrel
Regional Rarities:
- • American Barn Owl (2024)
- • Harris's Sparrow (2018)
- • Marsh Wren (2026)
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch (2024)
- • Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (2022)
Melton Hill Lake--TVA Parcel 65
Seasonal Species: 31
Notable Species:
- • Osprey
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch
- • Mute Swan
- • American Wigeon
- • Tree Swallow
Regional Rarities:
- • Tundra Swan (2024)
- • Blue-winged Teal (2025)
- • Common Raven (2025)
- • Pine Siskin (2025)
- • Peregrine Falcon (2022)
Forks of the River WMA
Seasonal Species: 39
Notable Species:
- • American Woodcock
- • Eastern Screech-Owl
- • American Pipit
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Brown-headed Cowbird
Regional Rarities:
- • Great Horned Owl (2026)
- • American Barn Owl (2019)
- • Pine Siskin (2023)
- • Magnolia Warbler (2021)
- • American Tree Sparrow (2023)
Keller Bend Park
Seasonal Species: 29
Notable Species:
- • Red-throated Loon
- • American White Pelican
- • Sandhill Crane
- • Red-headed Woodpecker
- • Wild Turkey
Regional Rarities:
- • Great Horned Owl (2025)
- • Lesser Black-backed Gull (2026)
- • Northern House Wren (2024)
Melton Hill Park
Seasonal Species: 41
Notable Species:
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch
- • Northern House Wren
- • Eastern Screech-Owl
- • Northern Harrier
- • Field Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • Wild Turkey (2025)
- • Sandhill Crane (2025)
- • Gray Catbird (2024)
- • Common Raven (2025)
Concord Park--The Cove
Seasonal Species: 24
Notable Species:
- • Brown-headed Nuthatch
- • Pine Warbler
- • Horned Grebe
- • Common Loon
- • Common Merganser
Regional Rarities:
- • Red-necked Grebe (2018)
- • Black-legged Kittiwake (2023)
- • Greater White-fronted Goose (2021)
- • Red-throated Loon (2023)
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch (2025)
Walker Springs Park & Ten Mile Creek Greenway
Seasonal Species: 30
Notable Species:
- • Rusty Blackbird
- • Barred Owl
- • House Sparrow
- • Brown Creeper
- • Red-shouldered Hawk
Regional Rarities:
- • Pine Siskin (2025)
- • Red-breasted Nuthatch (2023)
- • Great Horned Owl (2023)
- • Wild Turkey (2023)
- • Northern House Wren (2019)
Eldridge Wetlands
Seasonal Species: 29
Notable Species:
- • Northern Pintail
- • American Black Duck
- • Swamp Sparrow
- • Field Sparrow
- • Winter Wren
Regional Rarities:
- • Pine Siskin (2025)
- • Gray Catbird (2026)
Halls Greenway and Marsh
Seasonal Species: 33
Notable Species:
- • Gray Catbird
- • Red-shouldered Hawk
- • Swamp Sparrow
- • Brown Thrasher
- • Winter Wren
Regional Rarities:
- • Common Yellowthroat (2018)
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course
Seasonal Species: 13
Notable Species:
- • Canvasback
- • Northern Shoveler
- • Redhead
- • Ruddy Duck
- • Ring-necked Duck
Regional Rarities:
- • Peregrine Falcon (2017)
Gilbert Dr. Marsh
Seasonal Species: 16
Notable Species:
- • Blue-winged Teal
- • Ring-necked Duck
- • Northern Shoveler
- • Green-winged Teal
- • Gadwall
Regional Rarities:
- • Common Gallinule (2024)
- • Virginia Rail (2026)
- • Sora (2025)
- • Gray Catbird (2024)
- • Eurasian Collared-Dove (2024)
Cherokee Farm
Seasonal Species: 20
Notable Species:
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Peregrine Falcon
- • American Kestrel
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • Savannah Sparrow
Regional Rarities:
- • Dunlin (2023)
- • Least Sandpiper (2023)
- • American Golden-Plover (2021)
- • Sandhill Crane (2021)
- • Cackling Goose (2025)
Lakeshore Park
Seasonal Species: 21
Notable Species:
- • Merlin
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Palm Warbler
- • Chipping Sparrow
- • European Starling
Regional Rarities:
- • Yellow-breasted Chat (2026)
- • Common Merganser (2024)
- • Gray Catbird (2017)
- • Horned Lark (2025)
- • Pine Siskin (2025)
McFee Park
Seasonal Species: 16
Notable Species:
- • Eastern Screech-Owl
- • Red-headed Woodpecker
- • Great Horned Owl
- • Chipping Sparrow
- • Wild Turkey
Karns Valley Business Park
Seasonal Species: 19
Notable Species:
- • Eastern Meadowlark
- • American Kestrel
- • Savannah Sparrow
- • Wilson's Snipe
- • Rock Pigeon
Regional Rarities:
- • Sandhill Crane (2022)
- • Greater White-fronted Goose (2025)
Target Species
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