Pelicans in Mississippi in February
Yes, February is a good month to see pelicans in Mississippi. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 71 of the 851 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for pelicans in Mississippi
8.3%
of yearly sightings
71
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
851
verified records a year
January 14.1%, February 8.3%, March 9.9%. Busiest month is January at 14.1%.
851 verified observations of pelicans in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pelicans are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
January
120 records (14.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 120 | 14.1% |
| February | 71 | 8.3% |
| March | 84 | 9.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 102 | 12% |
| May | 51 | 6% |
| June | 59 | 6.9% |
| July | 49 | 5.8% |
| August | 45 | 5.3% |
| September | 52 | 6.1% |
| October | 60 | 7.1% |
| November | 64 | 7.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 94 | 11% |
Pelicans you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Pelican | 644 |
| American White Pelican | 206 |
In Mississippi, February carries 8.3% of the year's pelicans sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (14.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.9%) after. The busiest month is January (14.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pelicans most often recorded in Mississippi are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which pelicans you are most likely to see
- Brown Pelican644 records
- American White Pelican206 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pelicans in Mississippi in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 71 of the 851 verified pelicans sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see pelicans in Mississippi?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for pelicans in Mississippi?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and December, based on 851 verified observations.
Which pelicans are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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