Based on 1,553 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Mississippi, Great Blue Heron is most often recorded in December; in Mississippi it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #2 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron in Mississippi by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Mississippi in December
Great Egret
Pied-billed Grebe
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Phoebe
Northern Mockingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Places to look in Mississippi
State ParkLeFleur's Bluff State Park
State ParkWall Doxey State Park
State ParkHolmes County State Park
State ParkGreat River Road State Park
State ParkTishomingo State Park
State ParkTombigbee State Park
FAQ
When does Great Blue Heron appear in Mississippi?
Mainly November–October, with the most records in December.
How common is Great Blue Heron in Mississippi?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Mississippi (1,553 records in our sample).