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birds that have been spotted here include anhinga, white ibis, wood stork, horned grebe, eared
grebe, short-eared owl, and red crossbill.
The pine woods are filled with pine warblers, and in winter, yellow-rumped warblers are
common and orange-crowned warblers are present. During spring and fall, Noxubee can
provide good viewing of migrant species such as warblers, orioles, and vireos. Although
winter is the time to see most ducks and any eagles, the other seasons at Noxubee can
provide good birding experiences. The red-cockaded woodpecker is a permanent resident.
Spring brings nesting black vultures, red-shouldered hawks, and wood ducks. Early summer
provides nesting wild turkeys, mourning doves, eastern bluebirds, prothonotary warblers, and
bobwhite quail. Mid to late summer brings the first southward migrants such as cormorants,
shorebirds, certain ducks, broad-winged hawks, and possibly wood storks. Autumn begins
the buildup of wintering species of ducks, geese, eagles, ospreys, and woodcocks. Fish crow
has also been known to winter here.
Wood Stork
A bird list containing 254 species and indications of the relative abundance of each one
during each season is available from the refuge headquarters; also available is a brochure
with a detailed map of the refuge. This brochure will describe the various wildlife events that
occur during the various months of the year. Contact Noxubee Refuge Manager, Route 1, Box
142, Brooksville, MS 39739.
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