Mississippi wildlife
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagles winter along Mississippi's rivers and reservoirs.
See the Bald Eagle up close
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar · Dec
Best viewed in late winter when numbers peak; check the local ranger station for recent sightings and closure information.
Where to look
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (Brooksville, MS)Mississippi River - Vicksburg Riverfront (Vicksburg, MS)St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge (Natchez, MS)
Conservation status
Winter resident, also year-round nesting pairs
Good to know
Where can I see Bald Eagles in Mississippi?
Top locations include Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, the Mississippi River near Vicksburg, and St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
When is the best time to see Bald Eagles in Mississippi?
The prime viewing period is from December through March when migratory eagles join resident birds.
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