Date: 9/21/25 9:53 am From: Jacob Wessels <jacoblwessels...> Subject: Re: Mississippi Ornithological Society fall meeting, Oct. 17 to 19, Starkville, MS
Dear Arkansas birders,
I just wanted to follow up about the Mississippi Ornithological Society
fall meeting. Meeting details and registration can be found on the MOS
website: https://missbird.org/meetings/
Good birding,
Jacob Wessels
On Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM Jacob Wessels <jacoblwessels...>
wrote:
> Dear Arkansas birders,
>
> I'm writing to spread the word about the Mississippi Ornithological
> Society's fall meeting. It will be in Starkville, Mississippi
> ("Mississippi's College Town") and the surrounding area, October 17–19. Our
> special guest speaker will be Dr. Murry Burgess of Mississippi State
> University. Murry is an ornithologist, author, and advocate for biologists
> and researchers from historically excluded groups. One field trip highlight
> will be Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, one of the top
> birding hotspots in Mississippi. It features potential for diverse birds
> among its swampy lakes, forests, and prairie. Other field trip destinations
> may include Columbus Lake, Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center, and
> open-country birding in agricultural areas.
>
> We are still working out some details, and registration isn't available
> yet, but I will follow up as the event gets closer.
>
> Good birding,
>
>
> Jacob Wessels
>
> Newsletter editor and board member, MOS
>
