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Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · Southeast

ModerateOfficial Site

Habitat

ForestWetlandGrassland

Best Seasons

SpringSummer

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-July

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Dawn to dusk daily

About This Location

Noxubee NWR in east-central Mississippi protects over 48,000 acres of pine and bottomland hardwood forests, making it a stronghold for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. The refuge manages clusters of longleaf pine specifically for these cavity-nesting woodpeckers.

Beyond woodpeckers, the refuge's Bluff Lake and Loakfoma Lake areas attract Wood Storks, wading birds, and wintering waterfowl. The diverse forest habitats support breeding Bachman's Sparrows, Brown-headed Nuthatches, and summer Swallow-tailed Kites.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-cockaded Woodpecker Wood Stork Bachman's Sparrow Brown-headed Nuthatch Swallow-tailed Kite

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

3/2/2026CR-814, Plantersville US-MS 34.19936, -88.6808040 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/2/2026E Beach Blvd, Pass Christian1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/1/2026Phillips Bros. catfish ponds (restricted access)2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/1/2026Phillips Bros. catfish ponds (restricted access)2 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/1/2026Phillips Bros. catfish ponds (restricted access)1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/1/2026Phillips Bros. catfish ponds (restricted access)1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/1/20266120 Central Avenue, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, US (30.242, -89.439)1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

3/1/20261302 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune US-MS 30.53302, -89.692721 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/1/20266047 Central Avenue, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, US (30.246, -89.438)1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

3/1/2026306 Franklin Street, New Hebron, Mississippi, US (31.732, -89.979)1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

3/1/2026Paulette Rd, Catfish Ponds3 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

2/28/2026Paulette Road3 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

2/28/2026Henderson Point area1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

2/28/20264001 Fieldworth Rd, Moss Point US-MS 30.51722, -88.543934 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

2/28/2026Fieldworth Rd, Moss Point, MS7 observed

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

2/28/20262201–2291 Dwelling Place Rd, Brooksville US-MS 33.26410, -88.543911 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Bayview Ave.--shrimp boat harbor area1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Noxubee NWR (Noxubee Co.) (please consider using more specific location/hotspot)1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Noxubee NWR (Noxubee Co.) (please consider using more specific location/hotspot)1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Flint Creek Water Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Carolina Chickadee

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

Tufted Titmouse

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

Northern Cardinal

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

3 birds

Eastern Towhee

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

Carolina Wren

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

2 birds

American Robin

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

11 birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

2 birds

Northern Mockingbird

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

2 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

Blue Jay

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

White-throated Sparrow

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

3 birds

Song Sparrow

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

1 birds

Chipping Sparrow

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

3 birds

American Crow

Sammee Davidson Spirts Complex-1601 52nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, US (32.374, -88.733)

3/4/2026

2 birds

Common Grackle

Camp Shelby--Lake Walker

3/4/2026

3 birds

Cedar Waxwing

Camp Shelby--Lake Walker

3/4/2026

14 birds

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Camp Shelby--Lake Walker

3/4/2026

3 birds

Great Blue Heron

Camp Shelby--Lake Walker

3/4/2026

1 birds

Northern House Wren

Camp Shelby--Lake Walker

3/4/2026

1 birds

Birding Tips

1
Ask at the visitor center for current Red-cockaded Woodpecker cluster locations and viewing tips
2
Visit Bluff Lake at dawn for the best wading bird and Wood Stork activity

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Nearby Attractions

Tombigbee National Forest
Starkville

Birding Guides

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

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Top Spring Migration Hotspots Across America

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Fall Migration Guide: Hawks, Sparrows, and More

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge for birding?▼

The best months to visit Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge for birding are April-July. The best seasons are Spring and Summer.

What birds can I see at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge?▼

Notable species at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge include Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Wood Stork, Bachman's Sparrow, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Swallow-tailed Kite. The area supports forest, wetland, grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge?▼

Birding at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

Is there an entrance fee at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge?▼

There is no entrance fee at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily.

What amenities are available at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge?▼

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.