Swamp Sparrow Pictures and Facts

Close up of Swamp Sparrow on top of tangled brush

See pictures and learn interesting facts about the Swamp Sparrow, a medium-sized songbird found in wetlands across North America.

Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe

Wilson's Snipe Beak Tucked Into The Feathers On Its Back

Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.

Snow Geese Flocking to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Large Flock Of Snow Geese Landing In Field

Come witness the incredible sight of thousands of snow geese flocking to Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge this winter.

A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch

Red-shouldered Hawk Standing On One Leg

A Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg shows how birds conserve body heat during cold weather at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Killdeer Standing Near The Shoulder Of The Road

Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge seen foraging along the auto tour road on a cold morning in Oklahoma.

American White Pelican Landing at Sally Jones Lake

An American White Pelican Lands In The Water With Wings Outstretched

Watch an American White Pelican landing on Sally Jones Lake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A close look at flight control and behavior.

Male Hooded Merganser at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A Male Hooded Merganser On Sally Jones Lake

I photographed a male Hooded Merganser feeding along the Sally Jones Causeway at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a calm winter morning.