Cardinals in Mississippi in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see cardinals in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 235 of the 2,273 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for cardinals in Mississippi
10.3%
of yearly sightings
235
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
2,273
verified records a year
March 5.1%, April 10.3%, May 6.2%. Busiest month is August at 24.8%.
2,273 verified observations of cardinals in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
August
563 records (24.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 240 | 10.6% |
| February | 134 | 5.9% |
| March | 115 | 5.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 235 | 10.3% |
| May | 141 | 6.2% |
| June | 132 | 5.8% |
| July | 119 | 5.2% |
| Augustpeak | 563 | 24.8% |
| September | 157 | 6.9% |
| October | 201 | 8.8% |
| November | 108 | 4.8% |
| December | 128 | 5.6% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 2,269 |
In Mississippi, April carries 10.3% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (5.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (6.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The cardinals most often recorded in Mississippi are Northern Cardinal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal2,269 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Mississippi in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 235 of the 2,273 verified cardinals sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see cardinals in Mississippi?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, January and April.
What month is best for cardinals in Mississippi?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, January and April, based on 2,273 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Northern Cardinal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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