Probably be cheaper and more efficient than these injections that don't always work. I'm on the fence about the death penalty but sometimes it just seems right according to the crime committed. Firing squad is quick and it's over with and painless. Not surprised that it's Mississippi at all.
We have quite a few here.
Mockingbirds
Blue Jays
Magpies
Crows
Finches
Hummingbirds
Sparrows
Doves
Pheasants
Wild Turkeys
More that I can't think of at the moment. Pigeons and ducks too. A couple of different kinds of Hawks also.
So far today, in my neighborhood, I've seen a peacock, phoebe, hummingbird, mockingbird and a falcon. It's been a beautiful day.