Birding spots · Tennessee
Best Birding Spots in Cheatham County, Tennessee
Cheatham Lake leads Cheatham County's birding spots with 121 species reported, best in spring. 5 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham Lake | 121 | 46 | 89 | 50 | 77 |
| Cheatham Lock and Dam Recreation Area | 110 | 41 | 98 | 55 | 62 |
| Harpeth River | 106 | 47 | 85 | 56 | 52 |
| Harpeth River (The Narrows) | 84 | 31 | 64 | 18 | 26 |
| Cheatham Lock and Dam Recreation Area (Stillhouse Branch) | 50 | 10 | 33 | 10 | 20 |