by friends | Jul 16, 2026 | Birds, Uncategorized
Purple Martins in Downtown Nashville. Photo by Terry Cook. By Jenna Atma, Avian BiologistWarner Parks B.I.R.D. Program Every summer, downtown Nashville becomes the stage for one of nature’s most spectacular performances. Beginning in late June and lasting... 
by friends | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized, Wildlife
Header photo sourced from the Centers of Disease Control website. As you spend time outdoors this summer, it’s important to practice tick prevention as tick-borne diseases continue to be a growing concern in Tennessee. Ticks are commonly found in wooded, brushy... 
by friends | May 28, 2026 | Birds, Wildlife
By Jenna Atma, Avian BiologistWarner Parks B.I.R.D. Program All photos by Jenna Atma. It’s that time of year when baby birds are popping up all over the place! You may have even seen a few already—maybe they’re nesting in your backyard, or even scoping out your garage... 
by friends | Apr 29, 2026 | Birds, Wildlife
By Jenna Atma, Avian BiologistWarner Parks B.I.R.D. Program All photos by Jenna Atma. On a warm, sunny day, it’s easy to notice the birds—their beautiful songs, their bright colors, and their flitting movement through the trees and sky. What’s harder to see is... 
by friends | Apr 2, 2026 | Birds, Wildlife
By Jenna Atma, Avian BiologistWarner Parks B.I.R.D. Program Cover photo: Louisiana Waterthrush. All photos by Jenna Atma. As birds begin to move northward on their migratory journey, you may hear and see different kinds of birds filling the skies and trees around you...