Mississippi Sandhill Cranes

Hidden in blinds with binoculars and notebooks, dozens of helpful volunteers will watch the sun rise over the wet pine savannah of southwest Jackson County and count Sandhill cranes.

Senior wildlife biologist Scott Hereford with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued an invitation for other biologists as well as land managers, birders, educators, students and naturalists to participate in the annual autumn crane count Nov. 2.

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.