A Guide to Birding in Knox County
Year range
2016–2026
Checklists
35,528
Observations
685,812
Migratory species
184
Total species
274
Knox County is a great birding location with diverse habitats and over 274 species recorded in the last 10 years. From The Cove to Seven Islands, there are hotspots for every season. Use this guide to discover where to find your target birds and explore the rich avian diversity of our county.
The top birding locations list below is generated by analyzing eBird checklists from Knox County from the last 10 years (including the current partial year), and ordered by the number of species recorded at each hotspot.
The seasonal lists below are generated by analyzing eBird checklists from Knox County from the last 10 years, including the current partial year. Birds are categorized into two distinct groups to help you find what makes each location special:
These are the birds that are a "speciality" of a hotspot. To be listed, a species must be:
* This excludes "one-hit wonders" to ensure you can more reliably expect to find these birds in season.
These are unusual and exciting finds for the county.
* Shown with their last seen year so you know if it's a recent record or a historical rarity.
Looking for a specific bird? Search below to find the top hotspots for any species recorded in Knox County by season, based on frequency of observation.
The most species-rich hotspots in Knox County. The bars show each location's share of the county's 274 total species and 184 migratory species.
Each location is ranked by the unique birds you can find there in season. Specialties are species seen here at least 1.5× more often than the county average and on at least 5% of local checklists. Rare sightings are birds found on fewer than 1% of all county checklists. Tap a location to see what makes it special.