Mississippi Crane Refuge Society

05/07/2026

Come see the cool plant life found right here on the refuge 🌱

02/16/2026

This week’s view of the refuge. There’s so much life here, even in the middle of February ❤️

📍 C.L. Dees Trail, Gautier

02/12/2026

Come enjoy a relaxing drive through the Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Be sure to take it slow— you never know what you’ll see out here!

02/09/2026

Spring is right around the corner, and there’s no better place to see beautiful blooms than your local refuge trails.

Keep an eye out around March/April for native azaleas like this one!

📍 Fontainebleau Trail, Ocean Springs

02/06/2026

Today’s view of the refuge. That golden grass just pops right out at you 💛

01/30/2026

Dreaming of warmer days at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge ☀️

12/04/2025

History in the making!

11/20/2025

Good afternoon from the MS Sandhill Crane Refuge!

Our Visitor Center is currently open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM, and Refuge grounds (trails & picnic area) are open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week.

It's beautiful weather........why not stop by for a visit?

03/22/2025

Our very own Mississippi Sandhill Cranes 🌿

Had the opportunity to photograph these Mississippi Sandhill Cranes back in 2023. This was my first time seeing young cranes in person, and to see them foraging with (I assume) their parents was too cool.

Just look at those miniature dinosaurs! I’m so envious of these private properties where the cranes choose to hang out 💛

Mississippi Sandhill Cranes are a subspecies, and only around 180ish exist now— which is a large jump from the 30ish that existed when the MS Sandhill Crane Refuge was established in 1975 under the also newly established Endangered Species Act. And although the cranes are a major reason for the protection of this land, the Wet Pine Savanna ecosystem that allows this species to survive has also dwindled down to nothing, with about 3% of its original range remaining.

Protecting the habitat is a major step in protecting the many cool native plants and animals that call this place home 🌿
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02/12/2025

Tour spots still available for Thursday and Friday ☀️

The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge will be offering Crane Refuge Tours on Thursday, February 13th (2 seats available) and Friday, February 14th (2 seats available). Visitors will join guides for a two hour van tour through the refuge to explore and learn about the unique habitat that hosts one of the most endangered birds in the world. Due to vehicle size, reservations are required in advance. There are no fees for the program. Guests will meet their guides at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 9:00 AM the morning of the tour. Please plan to depart the visitor center at 9:15 AM. The tours will be geared towards viewing all refuge wildlife, including the endangered cranes. Remember, MS Sandhill Cranes are classified as extremely rare birds, so sightings are not guaranteed.

A full name and phone number must be provided in order to reserve your spot. Please do not send any information or requests through our page, as reservations are only accepted through our website listed below.

To check availability, please email us: [email protected]

We will respond to emails in the order they are received. Don’t forget to leave your name and phone number! We will update our page when the tours fill up and additional tours are scheduled.

** Please make sure you receive an email response from us indicating that your seat has been confirmed. **