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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Mississippi
Rivers, wetlands, forests, and Gulf habitats
Mississippi offers a mix of river landscapes, swamps, woodlands, and Gulf Coast habitats, with family nature experiences shaped by birdlife, wetlands, and broad southern outdoor settings.
Sightings
169
Places
133
Species
120
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Mississippi
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Mississippi.
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Jun 6, 2026
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(c) Ken Clark, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Mar 30, 2025
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(c) Gianluca Congi🪶🦆🌲, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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Sep 5, 2024
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(c) Samuel A Schmid, PhD, PWS, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Sep 5, 2024
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(c) Samuel A Schmid, PhD, PWS, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Mississippi.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Mississippi's guide into an actual day out.
Park30 sightings12 species
Mississippi, US
Causeyville Historic District
You might spot Gulf Fritillary, Gray Ratsnake, and Spotted Orbweavers.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Mississippi, US
Harrell Prairie Botanical Area
You might spot Butterfly Milkweed, Rattlesnake Master, and Yellow Puff.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
Mississippi, US
Hattiesburg Zoo
You might spot Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Northern Mockingbird.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
Mississippi, US
Jackson Zoo
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Mississippi, US
Lyceum-The Circle Historic District
You might spot Asian Lady Beetle and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park13 sightings6 species
Mississippi, US
Paul B Johnson State Park
You might spot Golden Club, Southern Cricket Frog, and Dwarf Sundew.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Mississippi
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Mississippi.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Mississippi
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Mississippi.
Birds
Birding in Mississippi
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Mississippi.
36 Sightings21 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Mississippi
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Mississippi.
46 Sightings38 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Mississippi
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Mississippi feel richer.
55 Sightings40 Species
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