A few birds from the Okefenokee

Little Blue Heron perched on a tree limb among Spanish Moss.
Little Blue Heron
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

Today I am sharing pictures of some birds we saw on a recent visit to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, USA. Please note that the Pelican was photographed at nearby Jekyll Island.

A notable part of the bird life we saw was about 50 Little Blue Herons clustered among some trees in a remote area of the swamp. Refuge managers speculated that a new rookery was being formed for this colony to rear its young.

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Belted Kingfisher perched on a tree branch.
Belted Kingfisher
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Black Vulture perched atop a dead tree.
Black Vulture
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Little Blue Heron perched on a tree limb among Spanish Moss.
Little Blue Heron
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Turkey Vulture perched on a tree branch.
Turkey Vulture
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Atlantic Brown Pelican flying over open water.
Atlantic Brown Pelican in Flight
Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

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