The states in the southern U.S. are in the Mississippi, Central, or Atlantic flyway of migrating birds, providing great opportunities to view migratory and nonmigratory birds throughout the year. Read through the list below to see what annual festivals are held in your state and maybe you'll get to see some birds on your life list, meet other birders, or just brush up on your bird identification skills. SELECT A STATE TO VIEW FESTIVALS Select from the list of states below to see the birding festivals in that state Alabama | Arkansas | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maryland | Mississippi | North … [Read more...] about List of Birding Festivals in the South
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A Dinosaur in the Mississippi River
With an elongated flat snout and a row of bony plates running down its back and sides, the Gulf sturgeon is an unusual looking fish. It can grow to a length of 10 to 12 feet and weigh several hundreds of pounds! The average length of a Gulf sturgeon is 5 to 6 feet. Sturgeons have earned the nickname of “living dinosaur” as the fossil records show that they evolved over 200 million years ago. Throughout this time, they have largely remained the same. The number of Gulf sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi) has declined over the last few decades, leading it to become listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in … [Read more...] about A Dinosaur in the Mississippi River
10 Odd Opossum Facts – Mississippi Wildlife
If you spend any time outdoors in Mississippi, you've probably come across an opossum ambling through the woods or maybe you've seen one in the yard digging through your trash! These furry marsupials are pretty interesting and can do some amazing things. We've compiled some of our favorite odd opossum facts in this article: #1 Baby opossums are born completely helpless. They are only about an inch long when born and they immediately crawl into their mother’s pouch where they continue to develop #2 Female opossums can give birth to up to 20 babies at a time. However, less than half of these survive. #3 They have a strong … [Read more...] about 10 Odd Opossum Facts – Mississippi Wildlife
10 Amazing American Alligator Facts
In the summertime at Tara, you will find no shortage of alligators, some of up them up to 13 feet in length. They can be seen basking in the sun along the banks of the lakes and ponds or poking their heads above the water. There are some amazing things about this native animal species. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite amazing alligator facts. #1 Alligators don’t hibernate in winter. Instead, they go into a period of dormancy in cold weather, spending their time in a burrow dug into the banks of the water. If the weather gets warmer, they will come out and bask in sun. #2 Alligators live for about 50 years in the … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing American Alligator Facts
Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Get Outdoors with a Nature Scavenger Hunt Spending time being active outdoors can help improve mental health, improve concentration, reduce stress levels, increase creativity, and improve fitness levels of you and your kids. Read more about the health benefits of outdoor exercise. A nature scavenger hunt is a fun activity for kids of all ages. Our nature scavenger hunt is suitable for ages 6 and up. We put together this photo list of some common nature items for a scavenger that you can do in your own backyard or local park. Bring a brown paper bag to collect your items and get your family outside - you'll be glad you … [Read more...] about Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids
