Swamp Sparrow

Swamp Sparrows are Rare November-March.

Habitat

Swamp Sparrows winter in grassy, weedy, and brushy areas close to water. During migration, they may be seen in wet, weedy fields.

Behavior

Swamp Sparrows are generally solitary birds except during migration, when they often join loose, mixed-species flocks. They often hide in dense cover and forage mostly on the ground, especially at or near the water's edge, sometimes wading into the water. The vocalization is a slow trill, slower than the Chipping Sparrow, with the notes slow enough to count.