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The sora is a small and secretive bird found on both Cokeville Meadows and Seedskadee NWRs. It prefers the oxbow wetlands and developed wetland units on the Refuges. Its distinctive descending whinn

A tiny bird seemingly overflowing with energy, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet forages almost frantically through lower branches of willows and cottonwoods on Seedskadee NWR. Its habit of constantly flickin

A tiny bird seemingly overflowing with energy, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet forages almost frantically through lower branches of willows and cottonwoods on Seedskadee NWR. Its habit of constantly flickin

A Says phoebe near headquarters on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. They are common near refuge headquarters during the summer, often spotted catching moths trapped along the eves of the building

Trumpeter swans feeding in the Green River on Seedskadee NWR. The last light of the day illuminates them as the sun slips below the horizon. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

The sora is a small and secretive bird found on both Cokeville Meadows and Seedskadee NWRs. It prefers the oxbow wetlands and developed wetland units on the Refuges. Its distinctive descending whinn

A bald eagle feeding newly hatched eaglets on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Hey what are we having for breakfast? Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Mountain bluebirds migrate through Seedskadee NWR in large numbers during spring and fall migration. Many stay to nest as well. These two were some of the first spotted during spring migration. Pho

A juvenile male common yellowthroat spotted in the willows along the Green River on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Adult males are bright yellow below, with a sharp black face mask and olive up

The sora is a small and secretive bird found on both Cokeville Meadows and Seedskadee NWRs. It prefers the oxbow wetlands and developed wetland units on the Refuges. Its distinctive descending whinn

Sage thrashers feed primarily on terrestrial insects and arthropods, such as ants, grasshoppers, and ground beetles, which they find on Seedskadee NWR in the sage steppe, where they nest. They will

A sage thrasher perches on the skeleton of a Wyoming big sagebrush while singing its melodius song. Good spring moisture on Seedskadee NWR and Wyoming in general has resulted in improved habitat cond

Young mountain bluebirds on Seedskadee NWR that have just fledged. One is stretching a wing and flashing the blue. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

A family group of three cygnets and two adults at Seedskadee NWR. The cygnets gray feathers will be replaced by white feathers during their next molt.

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo credit: Katie Theule

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Barn swallow at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (48026040678)

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Sagebrush sparrow at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (51536802225)

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Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Rabbitbrush is used by more than rabbits. This greater sage-grouse was eating the leaves from yellow rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus) on Seedskadee NWR along the auto tour route. It is also

Solitary sandpipers are occassionaly observed on Seedskadee NWR during migration.
Cool Facts The Solitary Sandpiper lays its eggs in the tree nests of several different song birds, particularly thos

Long billed dowitchers resting on Seedskadee NWR during their spring migration. National Wildlife Refuges provide opportunities for long distance migrants to feed and rest before continuing their ard

New arrivals? Trumpeter swans that nest on Seedskadee NWR are joined in November by new arrivals from NW Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and some from Canada. Only a few of the new arrivals are marked in a

Trumpeter swans feeding in the Green River on Seedskadee NWR. The last light of the day illuminates them as the sun slips below the horizon. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Trumpeter swans feeding in the Green River on Seedskadee NWR. The last light of the day illuminates them as the sun slips below the horizon. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Photo credit: Katie Theule

Photo credit: Katie Theule

Photo credit: Katie Theule

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

A family of river otters skates across the first ice at Seedskadee NWR. As the wetlands are being drawn down through the fall, river otters may frequent them more to find concentrations of crayfish.

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This short-eared owl is hunting while perched on a No Hunting Zone Sign. Maybe it knows that hunting is allowed on all of Seedskadee NWR for short-eared owls.

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

A common goldeneye on Seedskadee NWR returns to the surface of the Green River with a Northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis). Crayfish appear to make up a significant portion of the diet of common g

Trumpeter swan pair on Seedskadee NWR. This pair was taking a late afternoon break from nesting activities to feed and preen before returning to the nest. The male (Cob) was taking a flight around t

Trumpeter swans wintering on Seedskadee NWR have been increasing over the last decade. A high count of 304 in 2014. Open water below Fontenelle Dam, abundant submerged aquatic vegetation in the Green

Boreal chorus frogs are common on Seedskadee NWRs wetland and riparian habitats. They are the smallest frog in Wyoming, 3/4 inch (metamorph) to 1.5 inch. They can range from tan, green, or rust re

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A Northern harrier hunts during a foggy sunrise on Seedskadee NWR.

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

A juvenille white-crowned sparrow rests in a narrow-leaf cottonwood on Seedskadee NWR. White-crowned sparrows are common spring and fall migrants through the Refuge. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

A pair of trumpeter swans preening their feathers on Seedskadee NWR in Wyoming. The rust colored staining on the head feathers is caused by contact with hydric soils while feeding. Trumpeter swans sp

On Seedskadee NWR, portions of wetlands containing emergent vegetation such as cattail and bulrush, host large numbers of songbirds, including red-winged blackbirds, marsh wrens, and as pictured song

What did you have for your Thanksgiving meal? This northern river otter was feasting on white suckers at Seedskadee NWR.

Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

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Common goldeneyes on Seedskadee NWR repeatedly dive to locate Northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis) on the river bottom. In this photo, one returns to the surface, as another begins its dive. Crayfi

While greater sage-grouse do not require water, as they can extract it from the vegetation they eat, they will readily use it when available. On Seedskadee NWR, they are often spotted drinking water

The Green River through Seedskadee NWR serves as a primary migration route through arid portions of SW Wyoming. Yellow-rumped warblers stage in large numbers during spring and fall migrations on the r

A cinnamon teal pair courting on Seedskadee NWR. Head bobbing, bowing, and flight chases were all part of the courtship for this pair. A slightly spatulate tip of the bill for both drake and hen iden

A fall migrant orange-crowned warbler rests in a narrow-leaf cottonwood on Seedskadee NWR. Orange-crowned warblers are common spring and fall migrants through the Refuge. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS

Trumpeter swans wintering on Seedskadee NWR have been increasing over the last decade. A high count of 304 in 2014. Open water below Fontenelle Dam, abundant submerged aquatic vegetation in the Green

The pen, or female trumpeter swan, incubating eggs on a nest at Seedskadee NWR. The eggs are days away from hatching. Trumpeter swans, especially young pairs, can be sensitive to human disturbance

The pen, or female trumpeter swan, incubating eggs on a nest at Seedskadee NWR. The eggs are days away from hatching. Trumpeter swans, especially young pairs, can be sensitive to human disturbance

Marbled godwits foraging in a wet meadow on Seedskadee NWR during spring migration. The area had been prescribed grazed during the previous winter. The prescribed grazing conducted had opened up the

A great horned owl is perched on the transition from sage steppe to riparian habitats at Seedskadee NWR. Great horned owls are common in the river valley and their calls can be heard up and down the

A female greater sage-grouse with one of her eight chicks on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming. The others are trailing behind. The young are not full size yet, but have been growing st

A trail of pygmy rabbit tracks through sagebrush on Seedskadee National Wildlife. Surveying after a fresh snow is one of the best ways to detect pygmy rabbits. Their tracks and droppings lead you to

Sage thrashers feed primarily on terrestrial insects and arthropods, such as ants, grasshoppers, and ground beetles, which they find on Seedskadee NWR in the sage steppe, where they nest. They will

A common goldeneye on Seedskadee NWR with a Northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis). The large claws are removed/eaten before the goldeneye swallows this crayfish whole. Crayfish appear to make up a

A pair of trumpeter swans on Seedskadee NWR stand watch while one of their cygnets sleep. Trumpeter swan adults are very protective as parents. They can and will defend them from predators, which o

The Mountain cottontail (Slyvilagus nuttallii) is also known by the common name of Nuttall's cottontail. Their population numbers are cyclic at Seedskadee NWR. Currently, they are abundant. Photo:

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