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Hamilton Creek Recreation AreaBirding Seasons: Spring A Summer B Fall A Winter A+
Site Description and Habitats Mature hardwoods and cedars dominate the uplands, while several lake viewing points are the main attraction to Hamilton Creek Rec. Area. The main part of Percy Priest Lake can be viewed from the public boat ramp, while the other access areas provide different views of the lake.
Bird species of interest Spring and Fall Migration: Waterfowl, Common Loons, Black Tern (Aug-Sept) Summer: Summer Tanager, Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Vireo, Black-and-White Warbler Winter: Common Loon, Horned Grebe, American Black Duck, Ring-billed and Bonaparte’s Gulls, Merlin, Common Goldeneye, Fox Sparrow, Purple Finch Year-Round: Bald Eagle, resident woodland birds including Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jays, Eastern Screech-Owl Rarities Seen at this Site: Pacific Loon, Surf Scoter, Sooty Tern (post-hurricane) Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here
From I-24 south of Nashville, take exit 59, Bell Rd, and travel east for 3.9 miles to the intersection with Smith Springs Rd. Travel 1.3 miles past Smith's Springs Rd to the entrance of Hamilton Creek Rec Area on your right. Upon entering the recreation area, go straight to where the road dead ends at the boat ramp. Scan the lake here for the widest and best view. The marina provides access to a slough and woodlands, which can be productive. The BMX park lake access is often the least productive, but in winter is best for Common Goldeneye (fairly uncommon on the lake). Lat-Long (GPS) coordinates Fees and Hours Facilities Info for other sites
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