Cardinals in Mississippi in October
Yes, October is a good month to see cardinals in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 201 of the 2,273 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for cardinals in Mississippi
8.8%
of yearly sightings
201
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
2,273
verified records a year
September 6.9%, October 8.8%, November 4.8%. 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, October carries 8.8% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (4.8%) after. The busiest month is August (24.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The cardinals most often recorded in Mississippi are Northern Cardinal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 201 of the 2,273 verified cardinals sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see cardinals in Mississippi?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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