Swamp Sparrow and Limpid Brook Spring: Morning Birdsongs and Prominent Water Streams

The Swamp Sparrow is most commonly found in wet and marshy habitats, particularly in the eastern portions of its range, thus giving it its common name. Its plumage is characterized by a grayish-brown upper body with black streaks on its back and wings, while its breast, throat, and belly are paler or whitish in coloration. In winter they live not only in marshes but also in thickets and weedy fields away from water. They often stay out of sight, and they can be detected by their bright puls...