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Winged Deer ParkBirding Seasons: Spring A Summer B Fall A Winter B
Site Description and Habitats This park is located on the outskirts of north Johnson City. In addition to numerous athletic fields and lakeshore recreation facilities, there is a nice wooded area with paved and dirt trails, including a disc golf course. Walk the woodland trails and the disc golf course to cover the greatest variety of habitat. Early morning is best, especially on weekends, as the park may get crowded. Restrooms are available at the boat ramp. A Bald Eagle nest is across the river near the boat ramp. Bird species of interest Spring and Fall Migration: Northern Parula, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian, Chestnut-sided, Palm, Pine, Black-throated Green, Tennessee, and Nashville Warblers among many others are possible, Philadelphia Vireo, Swainson's, Gray-cheeked, and Hermit Thrush, Veery, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Tree Swallow. Summer: White-eyed Vireo, Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Chimney Swift Winter: Winter Wren, Savannah Sparrow, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Purple Finch. Year-Round: Pileated and Hairy Woodpecker, House Finch, Northern Cardinal Rarities Seen at this Site: Connecticut Warbler Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here
The woodland lot is especially good in migration. There are some trails through the woods for walking and birding. Lat-Long (GPS) coordinates When in the area, check out the KINGSPORT BIRDING TRAIL Fees and Hours Facilities Contact Info for other sites
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