Each March, Purple Martins return to Nashville from South America to roost, signaling the arrival of spring.
Purple Martins are Returning to Nashville!
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2023 Hummingbird Migration Report: Warner Parks BIRD Program
October can be a bittersweet month for those of us who love hummingbirds. These amazing creatures, among the tiniest birds in the world, have graced our yards and gardens throughout the summer but are now headed back to Mexico and Central America for the Winter....
Fall Bird Migration
Warner Parks BIRD Program Coordinator Laura Cook reflects on the wonders and importance of fall migration season.
Nashville’s Birding Hotspots
Check out this map of the top birding hotspots in Nashville and the greater Davidson County area, curated by local expert Graham Gerdeman.
Warner Park BIRD Program Purple Martin Report 2022
Warner Park BIRD Team assesses arrival & departure dates, reproductive success, and population trends of Purple Martins at Warner Parks.
Hummingbird Migration Research Report 2022
Hummingbird Migration Project Report for the 2022 season from our Warner Parks BIRD Team, including highlights from the banding table.
Q&A: The Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Our resident BIRD Program expert Laura Cook compiled some information and incredible facts about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Bob’s Nature Note: Bobcats
Bobcats live all across the continent, but are not easy to find! Learn all about these elusive cats and how to identify them.
Warner Parks BIRD Banding: An Exciting Recapture!
News of a Pine Siskin recapture in Farwell, Michigan, 1.5 years after our Warner Parks BIRD team banded the bird in November 2020.
Hurry, Hurry Before the Hermit Thrushes Leave
Reflections on Hermit Thrushes by Tennessee State University Scholar and Warner Parks Agricultural Intern, Azia Tanks.
