Herons in Mississippi in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see herons in Mississippi. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 724 of the 5,805 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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 herons in Mississippi
12.5%
of yearly sightings
724
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
5,805
verified records a year
July 10.5%, August 12.5%, September 9.6%. Busiest month is June at 12.7%.
5,805 verified observations of herons in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When herons are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
June
739 records (12.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 370 | 6.4% |
| February | 212 | 3.7% |
| March | 273 | 4.7% |
| April | 580 | 10% |
| May | 558 | 9.6% |
| Junepeak | 739 | 12.7% |
| Julypeak | 607 | 10.5% |
| Augustpeak | 724 | 12.5% |
| September | 557 | 9.6% |
| October | 371 | 6.4% |
| November | 353 | 6.1% |
| December | 461 | 7.9% |
Herons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Great Blue Heron | 1,481 |
| Great Egret | 1,224 |
| Little Blue Heron | 1,027 |
| Yellow-crowned Night Heron | 529 |
| Snowy Egret | 465 |
| Green Heron | 399 |
| Western Cattle-Egret | 261 |
| Tricolored Heron | 132 |
In Mississippi, August carries 12.5% of the year's herons sightings, about 4.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (10.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The herons most often recorded in Mississippi are Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Little Blue Heron. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which herons you are most likely to see
- Great Blue Heron1,481 records
- Great Egret1,224 records
- Little Blue Heron1,027 records
- Yellow-crowned Night Heron529 records
- Snowy Egret465 records
- Green Heron399 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see herons in Mississippi in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 724 of the 5,805 verified herons sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see herons in Mississippi?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, August and July.
What month is best for herons in Mississippi?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, August and July, based on 5,805 verified observations.
Which herons are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Little Blue Heron, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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