History and Mission
Mississippi Coast Audubon Society was chartered in 1976 by a group led by birder and writer Judith Toups. Judy recognized the need to establish a Least Tern habitat and promote and protect this fragile beach-nesting species (thus our logo “Nest in Peace”). We have been involved in education, conservation, and protection of our natural resources in southern Mississippi ever since. Partnering with other agencies, we try to promote an awareness and concern for habitat by engaging the public in various activities along the Mississippi gulf coast.
Our chapter strives to promote interest, enjoyment, and understanding through education of all aspects of our natural and urban environment. We actively encourage the protection of wildlife and the preservation and restoration of native habitat.
Our Constitution and Bylaws (PDF format) are located here.
Join MCAS
Mississippi Coast Audubon Society (MCAS) is a Chapter of the National Audubon Society. Our home territory is the six coastal counties of Mississippi. Not yet a member of MCAS? You can join both the National Audubon Society and MCAS at the same time for just $20. You’ll receive a subscription to Audubon Magazine and be a member of our local chapter. Be sure to select chapter code M53, Mississippi Coast Audubon Society.
Like Us on Facebook
When you like our page on Facebook, you receive notifications about our upcoming workshops, upcoming field trips, chapter meetings and other interesting bird related information!
Get Our Email Announcements
We don’t send a lot of email, but the ones we do send are important! Sign up for our emails to hear about meetings and special events. Send your email address and subject “subscribe” to leasttern@mscoastaudubon.org, and be sure to put that address in your address book so it won’t be blocked. We’d love to sign you up!
Board Members 2023-2024
President: Abby Darrah
Vice-President: Melinda Averhart
Secretary: Rhonda Plitt
Treasurer: Lisa Price
Liaison to PRAC: Sally Puent
Members at Large: Collin Stempien, Gary Herritz, Dena Temple
MCAS birders at Biloxi pier – photo by Janet Wright
