Pipeline Road - Madison County

Mississippi · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pipeline Road - Madison County is a productive birding destination in Mississippi, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wood Duck, Common Gallinule, and American Coot among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Wood Duck Common Gallinule American Coot Great Egret Great Blue Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026111 Mallard Ln, Madison US-MS 32.48007, -90.075731 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/27/2026Bainbridge Pkwy, Canton US-MS 32.52003, -90.016462 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/22/2026Here1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

King Rail

23/6/2026

Virginia Rail

13/6/2026

Common Gallinule

93/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

163/6/2026

Great Egret

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Osprey

13/6/2026

Bald Eagle

23/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

American Crow

23/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

Purple Martin

23/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

13/6/2026

Winter Wren

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pipeline Road - Madison County for birding?▼

The best months to visit Pipeline Road - Madison County for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Pipeline Road - Madison County?▼

Notable species at Pipeline Road - Madison County include Wood Duck, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Pipeline Road - Madison County?▼

Birding at Pipeline Road - Madison County is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Pipeline Road - Madison County?▼

Pipeline Road - Madison County offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.