Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Besides the pond and wetlands, the preserve includes emerging pine forest, wooded uplands containing mature trees, and low shrub meadow in the floodplain bordering South Peachtree Creek. These diverse habitats are home to beavers, foxes, turtles, snakes, frogs, rabbits, and dozens of species of birds. To date, 184 species of migratory and resident birds have been identified, including Wood Duck, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Cooper’s Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, and Barred Owl.
About This Site
Hours
Location
2580 Pine Bluff Drive, Decatur, GA 30033
Amenities
| Amenity | Available |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ✕ |
| Lodging | ✕ |
| Visitor or Nature Center | ✕ |
| Restrooms | ✕ |
| Drinking Fountain or Potable Water | ✕ |
| Trails | ✓ |
| Boardwalk | ✓ |
| Camping | ✕ |
| RV Hookups | ✕ |
| Picnic Area | ✓ |
| Kayaking or Canoeing | ✕ |
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve (formerly South Peachtree Creek Nature Preserve) is located in the Medlock Park neighborhood of DeKalb County. The entrance is located at the intersection of Wood Trail Lane and Pine Bluff Road. The 28-acre nature preserve opened in 1995 under the management of South Peachtree Creek Nature Preserves, Inc., (SPCNP) a non-profit, neighborhood organization with the goal of preserving natural spaces in the South Peachtree Creek watershed. SPCNP Inc. maintains the property for the protection of wildlife and the enjoyment of our neighbors and other visitors.
Featured Birds
Barred Owl
Blue-winged Teal
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Hooded Merganser
Little Blue Heron
Marsh Wren
Prairie Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Red-headed Woodpecker
Wood Duck
Yellow-breasted Chat
Photo Gallery
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