Photography
At Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Many photographers, whether professional or amateur find the refuge an excellent place for picturesque or wildlife shots. Some location suggestions include:
- V.L. Childs Observation Deck – located 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center. Open year round with spotting scopes and interpretive signs.
- Bennett’s Creek Observation Deck – located on Big Sandy Peninsula north of the town of Big Sandy. Open year round with spotting scope. A good location to view bald eagles in the winter.
- Duck River Bottoms Overlook – Off Birdsong Road or highway 191. Open year round providing an excellent view overlooking the Tennessee River and Duck River Bottoms. Deck located at end of ¼ mile hiking trail.
- Pintail Point Observation Blind – In Duck River Bottoms off Haul Road. Open year round providing views of waterfowl in the winter and many other birds in other seasons. Blind located at end of short 150 yard trail.
- Blue Goose Boulevard Interpretive Drive – In Duck River Bottoms off Refuge Lane. Closed from November 15 through March 15 allows visitors to view wildlife with interpretive signs explaining the habitat types in the bottoms and refuge management practices.
You can find a map in our general brochure.
