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Fort Pillow State Historic ParkBirding Seasons: Spring A Summer A Fall A Winter B
Site Description and Habitats The 1,642 acre Fort Pillow State Park, located in Lauderdale County on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance. In 1861, the Confederate Army built extensive fortifications here and named the site for General Gideon J. Pillow of Maury County. The confederate soldiers abandoned the fort. Remains of the earthworks are well-preserved. This park contains outstanding examples of Loess Bluff upland hardwood forests. Some areas contain trees of major age and size. There is also some Mississippi River riverfront habitat present. The site has been designated as a Wildlife Observation Area by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Bird species of interest Spring and Fall Migration: Wood Thrush, Black-throated Green, Magnolia, Tennessee, and Bay-breasted Warblers, Red-eyed, White-eyed, and Yellow-throated Vireos, Swainson's Thrushes and maybe Gray-cheeked Thrush and Veery, among many other species. Summer: Prothonotary Warbler, Mississippi Kite, Acadian Flycatcher, Wood Thrush, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and Northern Parulas. Winter: Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Fox Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren, Red-headed Woodpecker Year-Round: Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, Pileated Woodpecker Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here
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