Audubon Delta - Mississippi

Join an Audubon coordinator to count and document coastal bird species. This survey provides valuable data for addressing the conservation needs of coastal birds that breed, migrate and winter along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Site Type: Mainland Beach

Site Description: 

This transect is 1 mile long with a mainly sandy beach bordered by marsh vegetation along most of the shoreline. On the other side of a quiet street are large live oaks and grassy lawns in front of homes. There are several long piers along East Beach which often have large numbers of Brown Pelicans, gulls, and terns. Passerines such as Eastern Bluebirds, Barn Swallows, and other backyard birds can commonly be seen across the street. Weeks Bayou empties into the sound near the western end of the transect. Wading birds can be seen and Clapper Rails can often be heard calling in this area.  During low tide, mudflats with shorebirds can be observed on the western end as well.