Overview
Deer, quail, waterfowl, hawks, squirrels, bob cats, 200 birds, and others that make their homes there. People driving along Farm Road are often treated to the sight of the park s herd of longhorn cattle and bison grazing peacefully with their young.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
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Check-list
Sparrows
- Song Sparrow
- Fox Sparrow
- White-crowned Sparrow
- White-throated Sparrow
- House Sparrow
- Field Sparrow
- Swamp Sparrow
- Dark-eyed Junco
- Rufous-sided Towhee
Wrens and Warblers
- Yellow-rumped Warbler
- Black-and-white Warbler
- Palm Warbler
- Pine Warbler
- Carolina Wren
- Winter Wren
Thrushes
- American Robin
- Hermit Thrush
- Eastern Bluebird
Woodpeckers
- Downy Woodpecker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Yellow-shafted Flicker
Blackbirds and Orioles
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Baltimore Oriole
- Orchard Oriole
- Eastern Meadowlark
- Common Grackle
- Brown-headed Cowbird
Fly- and Gnatcatchers
- Eastern Phoebe
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
- Eastern Kingbird
- Eastern Wood-Pewee
Geese and Ducks
- Mallard
- Ring-necked Duck
- Gadwall (Grey Duck)
- Northern Shoveler
- Long Island Duck
- American Coot
- Blue-winged Teal
- Canada Goose
- Snow Goose
Titmice, Chickadees & Kinglets
- Tufted Titmouse
- Carolina Chickadee
- Golden-crowned Kinglet
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
- Northern Mockingbird
- Brown Thrasher
Bitterns, Herons and Egrets
- Great Blue Heron
- Green Heron
- Cattle Egret
- Great Egret
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Tanagers
- Indigo Bunting
- Northern Cardinal
- Scarlet Tanager
Finches and Vireos
- American Goldfinch
- White-eyed Vireo
Hawks, Eagles & Vultures
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Red-tailed Hawk
Nuthatches and Creepers
- Red-breasted Nuthatch
- Brown Creeper
Pigeons and Doves
- Mourning Dove
Owls
- Barred Owl
Kingfishers
- Belted Kingfisher
Grebes
- Pied-billed Grebe
Crows and Jays
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
Swallows
- Purple Martin
- Barn Swallow
Plovers
- Killdeer
Eagles
- Bald Eagle
Other Wildlife
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- Grey Squirrel
- Fox Squirrel
- Deer
- Rabbit
- Snakes
- Turtles
- Beaver
Site Information
During the spring-summer weekends the park is packed with people. Birding watching needs to be done before 8am.
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Shelby Farms is located approximately 3-4 miles off I-40, exit 16 south in Germantown, Tennessee (Greater Memphis).
The park has nearly eight miles of paved trails, plus many more unpaved trails. It has 30 fishable lakes, and non-motorized boating is permitted on two of the larger lakes. Visitor Centre and lots of other activities.
The Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. [1]
Contact Details
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy 500 North Pine Lake Drive Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 767-PARK
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