Boating on Pelahatchie Bay in Brandon, MS

Canoeing or motoring along Pelahatchie Bay in Brandon, MS can be a really peaceful experience. Wildlife is everywhere - Bird watching at its best - Wild Turkey, Anhinga, Least Bittern, Mississippi Kite, King Rail, Purple Gallinule, Common Gallinule, Red-headed Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Prothonotary Warbler, Kentucky Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Summer Tanager. American White Pelican and Bald Eagle and wide variety of ducks. Alligators are prolific in this area. Directions: Google Pelahatchie Bay Trading Post for put-in ramp, off Hwy 471.