• Hummingbird Migration Celebration



    HOLLY SPRINGS, MS - Record numbers of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and the largest crowd ever gathered at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center for the ninth Hummingbird Migration Celebration Sept. 5-7. Hummingbird bander Bob Sargent and his crew tagged a record 281 birds over three days and recaptured one adult female that had been banded at the center on Sept. 9, 2006. Sargent said the “tremendous numbers of hummingbirds are due to the great job and impeccable habitat maintained at Strawberry Plains. The grounds and plants were at their best with more floral nectar at one site than I have ever seen. " The crowd was just as impressive, with more than 8,100 people attending the festival to enjoy live-animal demonstrations and programs about Mississippi wildlife, a nature trade show and other activities. Visitors are invited to come see the abundant hummingbirds throughout September. Tour groups are asked to call ahead at 662-252-1155.




  • Native plants for sale at Strawberry Plains



    Call now to purchase plants from Strawberry Plains Audubon Center's Native Plant Nursery. Plants are available throughout the year by appointment. Please contact Kristin Lamberson at 662-252-1155 for more information.