Each year a wide variety of birds and numerous birders flock to Mississippi's Gulf Coast, making it one of the most exciting bird-watching locations in the U.S. In this definitive guidebook, three seasoned Mississippi birders lead the reader through the area's swamps, forests, and beaches, dispensing plenty of insider advice along the way. Maps and bar graphs illustrating monthly probability of occurrence ensure that, no matter what time of year, visitors will find a trip to the region to be a rewarding birding experience. AUTHOR: Judith A. Toups lives along the Mississippi Sound, and her bird writing has appeared in various magazines, guidebooks, and anthologies. Stacy Jon Peterson has observed and tracked the migrations of all manner of birds, from flycatchers in Mississippi to hummingbirds in Idaho. Jerry Bird is a past president of the Mississippi Coast Audubon Society. SELLING POINTS: Complete guide to a popular and productive birding destination Listings for all coastal species and the months in which they appear Detailed maps for Lamar, Forrest, Perry, Greene, Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties