Birding spots · Tennessee
Best Birding Spots in Rhea County, Tennessee
Yuchi Refuge leads Rhea County's birding spots with 136 species reported, best in spring. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuchi Refuge | 136 | 70 | 91 | 77 | 86 |
| Town Creek | 109 | 75 | 87 | 16 | 64 |
| Hiwassee Refuge (Aslinger Hollow) | 108 | 80 | 47 | 23 | 68 |
| Swinging Bridge Park | 76 | 15 | 46 | 60 | 27 |
| Point Park (Edgewater) | 70 | 29 | 28 | 48 | 37 |
| Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area (Mayberry Branch) | 66 | 29 | 39 | 29 | 25 |
| Barker Island | 28 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 9 |