Field Trip to Bledsoe Creek State Park & Old Hickory Lake – Saturday, 15 March 2025

On Saturday, 15 March 2025, the John W Sellers Chapter of TOS will gather at Bledsoe Creek State Park for some birding around the park, then we might head west to various hotspots  around Old Hickory Lake.

Our route will likely include some of the following: Bledsoe Creek, Drakes Creek, Sanders Ferry Park, Cages Bend, Station Camp Creek, Lock 4, Tyree Access, Laguardo, Davis Corner, Cedar Creek and Shute’s Branch.

Meet at the Bledsoe Creek State Park Visitors Center parking lot at 8:00 AM. They have an observation deck with good views of the tailwaters of Bledsoe Creek & Old Hickory Lake. There are also numerous trails throughout the park, some of them paved, so wear your hiking boots or walking shoes.

Bledsoe Creek State Park
400 Zieglers Fort Road
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066     [ Google Map ]

As always, bring binoculars, a scope if you have one, something to drink, and snacks if you wish. It’s going to be fun!

Anyone and everyone interested in birding is welcome to participate in this field trip. You do not have to be a member of the Lebanon Birding Club or any other organization to participate in any of our outings.

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Birding at Long Hunter State Park – Saturday, 22 February 2025

map_lhspOn Saturday, 22 February 2025 at 8:30 AM the John W Sellars Chapter of TOS will gather at Long Hunter State Park for some midwinter birding fun. Long Hunter State Park is located at 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville, TN 37076. Meet at 8:30 AM by the kiosk in Area 2 beside Couchville Lake. [ Google Map ]. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately.

Be sure to bring a sack lunch for after the field trip. Please join us if you can make it.

bird-watching-birdwatcher1As always, anyone and everyone interested in birding is welcome to attend the field trip and/or meeting. You do not have to be a member to attend this nor any of our field trips.

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