Bellefontaine Beach
Mississippi · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Bellefontaine Beach is a productive birding destination in Mississippi, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Double-crested Cormorant among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.