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Natchez Trace State Forest and WMABirding Seasons: Spring A Summer A- Fall A Winter A-
Site Description and Habitats Primarily pine and deciduous woods comprise the 48,000 acres of Natchez Trace State Park and State Forest. Some areas are overgrown with kudzu, a highly invasive and difficult pest plant. Hiking trails, including overnight trails, are available and pleasant walks for exercise and bird watching. Bird species of interest
Spring and Fall Migration: A wide variety of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and flycatchers can be present, including Louisiana Waterthrush (nesting), Tennessee, Nashville, Black-throated Green, Blue-winged, Blackburnian, and Black-and-white Warblers, Philadelphia Vireo, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrush, Great Crested Flycatcher, among many others. Summer: Yellow-breated Chat, Blue-winged Warbler (in scrubby areas), Prairie Warbler, Eastern Wood-pewee, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird, Hooded and Kentucky Warbler. Winter: Sparrows including Fox, Field, Swamp, Song, White-throated, and White-crowned can be found in shrubby and grassy areas. Both Kinglets can be around mixed with flocks of Carolina Chickadees and Tufted Titmice. Year-Round: Song Sparrow, Barred Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron, and Canada Geese Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here Detailed directions for birding Natchez Trace State Forest and WMA Take I-40 to exit 116. Travel south for 1.8 miles to Park Visitor Center. Go north to other areas of the park. We suggest getting a park map and exploring all the roads and trails around and throughout the park. Lat-Long (GPS) coordinates Fees and Hours Hazards Facilities Contact Info for other sites |
