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Half the joy of a Mississippi RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.
Mississippi's state bird, a tireless songster and mimic.
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Common, a tireless mimic in towns and edges
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Bright green with pale stripe, calls from cattails at dusk.
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Common in wetlands across the Southeast.
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Bald Eagles winter along Mississippi's rivers and reservoirs.
Best months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Dec
Winter resident, also year-round nesting pairs
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Males are striking red; females are yellow
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul
Common summer resident across Mississippi
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Thrives in brackish marshes and estuaries along the Gulf Coast
Best months: Sep · Oct · Nov
Common inshore gamefish, abundant in Mississippi Sound
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