There isn’t much to this tiny city park, situated on a small trapezoid of land formed by the meeting of Clay Street, High Street, and 4th Avenue. It is located in a primarily residential area in the heart of Franklin, with no dedicated parking lot but ample street parking. The park is mostly open lawn with a smattering of shade trees, though the north edge has a denser line of foliage. Park benches are placed throughout, and there are also trash receptables and bags for cleaning up pet waste. A wrought iron fence runs the perimeter of the park, with multiple gates to allow entry. Birding the park is straightforward, and will typically turn up a mix of suburban woodland species. Brown-headed Nuthatch has been reported here, and a May record of Blackpoll Warbler suggests that this park could host migrants on the right day. Beware of calling bobwhite, as one of the houses around the corner has a caged flock that are frequently audible from the park.
eBird Hotspot: High Street Park
—Matt Anthony
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