|
Return to map
Stones River GreenwayBirding Seasons: Spring A Summer B Fall A Winter B
Site Description and Habitats The paved greenway is over 10 miles long with several spur trails. One large bridge over the Stones River is present with multiple fishing access areas. The trail connects to the Stones River National Battlefield and other parks and places of interest in the area. One can spend an entire day exploring the greenway and the adjacent National Battlefield. This area has been underbirded and little information has been submitted to eBird or posted on local list serves, but the potential is great. Bird species of interest Spring and Fall Migration: Summer Tanager, Black-throated Green Warbler, Philadelphia and Blue-headed Vireo, and Magnolia Warbler Summer: Yellow-crowned Night-herons can be found if you look closely. Song Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Kingbird, Chimney Swift, Barn Swallow, Red-eyed Vireo. Winter: Song and White-throated Sparrow, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, and Red-breasted Nuthatch. Year-Round: Resident species like Northern Cardinal, American Robin, Great Blue Heron, and House Finch, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk are regular. Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here Cultural and Historical Interests/Activities
Detailed directions for birding Stone River Greenway The greenway is 8-10 feet wide its entire length and is nice to explore on foot or bike. There are noeally good hot spots here, but birding is nice everywhere. Lat-Long (GPS) coordinates Fees and Hours
Facilities Contact Info for other sites |
