Deep in the woods of Mississippi’s Lower Delta or paddling in a canoe along a river — if you’re quiet enough — you might be fortunate enough to spot some of the local wildlife.
Wildlife watching opportunities abound on our public lands – the Delta National Forest, many of the wildlife refuges, and the WMA’s have trails or scenic spots that are good for watching wildlife.
If you are interested in guided tours, Tara Wildlife offers two annual festivals that highlight wildlife watching – in particular migratory birds that use the Mississippi River for traveling.
MS Public Lands
The National Forests, Wildlife Refuges and MDWFP Wildlife Management Areas in the lower Mississippi Delta offer many opportunities for wildlife watching. Pick a spot for your next wildlife viewing adventure.
Tara Wildlife
6791 Eagle Lake Shore Rd.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
601-279-4261
Located in the Mississippi Flyway, a migratory route for waterfowl and neotropicals, Tara Wildlife provides a great opportunity to view a variety of birds and wildlife throughout the seasons.
Tara’s commitment to sustainable use and management of natural resources means that there is an abundance of wildlife on the 9,000 acres of lakes, riverbanks, and forests that make up the property.
Two festivals highlight wildlife watching – one in spring and one in summer.
Vicksburg National Military Park
3201 Clay St.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-0583
As part of the central flyway of the United States, the Mississippi River Valley has become a major habitat corridor for migrating and breeding bird species. The area around Vicksburg, and particularly in the park, has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society, and presents a mixture of hardwood forest, riparian, grassland, and edge habitat. Bird surveys conducted by the Audubon Society from 2003 through 2005, have identified over 180 species within
