131 Free Photos of Birds On The National Elk Refuge

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A Barrow's Goldeneye swims in the icy water of Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A Barrow's Goldeneye swims in the icy water of Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A horned lark sits on a pile of frozen slush at the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Tony Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

An osprey keeps watch from a wooden post on the south end of the National Elk Refuge.

USFWS / BJ Baker, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A rough-legged hawk keeps an eye on its surroundings from a post on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A Northern Pintail dips its beak into the icy water near Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann & Tony Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteers

Three trumpeter swans present a symmetrical image as they duck their heads into Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A Northern Pintail duck looks spectacular in the late afternoon sun at the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

Bluebirds are a sign of spring in Jackson Hole. Here, one waits out a snow flurry on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A Northern Pintail duck looks spectacular in the late afternoon sun at the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

Several trumpeter swans gather on the edge of the ice along the Flat Creek.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

The fine hair on a Canada goose gosling shines in the morning sun.

USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A Bohemian Waxwing eyes a piece of fruit from a tree outside the National Elk Refuge administrative offices.

Credit: Lori Iverson / USFWS

A group of yellow headed blackbirds converge on a fence along the refuge's western boundary.

Credit: Steve Koob, USFS / National Elk Refuge volunteer

A great blue heron awaits the return of spring on a late March afternoon on the Visitor Center lawn of the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming.

Credit: Lori Iverson / USFWS

A female mountain bluebird shows off the wings that give the species its name.

Credit: USFWS / Max Aldredge, National Elk Refuge volunteer

The color variation on a Canada goose gosling shows clearly on this stunning head shot.

USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

Two eagles sit in a cottonwood tree along Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge.

Credit: Lori Iverson / USFWS

A Red-Tailed Hawk flies straight ahead for an exciting shot in flight. The birds are amazingly adapted for life in the air.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A snow goose stopped by the National Elk Refuge during its spring migration. During spring and fall, the geese will stop over in open habitats along four major North American flyways.

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Though they can climb tree trunks and hammer on wood like other woodpeckers as seen here, Northern Flickers prefer to find food on the ground.

Credit: USFWS / Ann and Tony Hough, National Elk Refuge

The Snow Goose is a white-bodied goose with black wingtips. This photo from the National Elk Refuge clearly captures the characteristic pink bill with a dark line along it, often called a "grinning pa

The characteristic red and yellow shoulder patches can barely be seen on this Red-winged Blackbird in the wetlands outside of the visitor center.

USFWS / BJ Baker, National Elk Refuge volunteer

Yellow-rumped warblers eat mainly insects in the summer. Here, a warbler has plenty to choose from in the wetlands near the visitor center.

USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

A Mountain Bluebird sits on a post on the National Elk Refuge. A common sight in open areas of the American West, Mountain Bluebirds are recognizable by their brilliant blue color.

Credit: USFWS / B

Visitors are treated to a rich variety of waterfowl near the visitor center. Here, a Green Winged Teal stands on the spring ice on Flat Creek.

Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteer

Individually-marked aluminum bands harmlessly identify birds. AJ was captured during the 2014 study on the National Elk Refuge, making her the only long-billed curlew in Wyoming with a satellite trans

Song Sparrows walk or hop on the ground and flit or hop through branches, grass, and weeds. Here, a banded sparrow makes its way through some shallow water on the National Elk Refuge.

USFWS / Ann Hou

A pair of magpies and pair of bald eagles create a nice composition on a buck and rail fence.

Credit: USFWS / Katrina Krebs, National Elk Refuge winter naturalist

Not quite perfect symmetry, but we'll give big points to these two trumpeter swans for trying!

Credit: Lori Iverson / USFWS

Magpies are familiar birds throughout western North America.
According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, magpies have associated with people for a long time.They frequently followed hunting parties

The State of Wyoming designated the Western Meadowlark as its offiicial state bird in 1927.
In spring and summer, males sing out from atop fence posts, bushes, power lines, and other high points. Thi

... then grabs another from a nearby branch. Bohemian Waxwings will pluck fruit while perched, or they may hover briefly to snatch it.

Credit: Lori Iverson / USFWS

Mallards can frequently be seen on the ponds outside of the visitor center. Here, a group suns on the sidewalk just outside the visitor center front door.

Credit: USFWS / Mike Nordell, NER winter nat

Spotted sandpipers are active foragers along streambanks and lake edges. The spotted sandpiper's characteristic teetering motion has earned it many nicknames, including teeter-peep and teeter-bob.

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Western Tanager on the National Elk Refuge

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Wilson's Snipe on the National Elk Refuge

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Chipping Sparrow on the National Elk Refuge

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House Finch on the National Elk Refuge

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Marsh Wren on the National Elk Refuge

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Lazuli Bunting on the National Elk Refuge

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Bullock's Oriole on the National Elk Refuge

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Wilson's Snipe on the National Elk Refuge

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Yellow Warbler on the National Elk Refuge

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American Robin on the National Elk Refuge

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Canada Goose and Goslings on the National Elk Refuge

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Broad-tailed Hummingbird on the National Elk Refuge

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White Crowned Sparrow on the National Elk Refuge

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Yellow headed blackbirds on the National Elk Refuge

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Green-winged teal on the National Elk Refuge

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White-crowned sparrow on the National Elk Refuge

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Yellow-rumped warbler on the National Elk Refuge

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Female House Finch on the National Elk Refuge

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Long-billed curlew on the National Elk Refuge

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White-Crowned Sparrow on the National Elk Refuge

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Sandhill Crane and Colt on the National Elk Refuge

Great Blue Heron on the National Elk Refuge

Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Northern Shrike on the National Elk Refuge

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Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Bald Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

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Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Barrow's Goldeneye on the National Elk Refuge

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Bald Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

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Bald Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

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Snow Buntings on the National Elk Refuge

Bald Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

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Snow Buntings on the National Elk Refuge

Bald Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

Snow Buntings on the National Elk Refuge

Bald Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

Snow Buntings on the National Elk Refuge

Savannah Sparrows on the National Elk Refuge

Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Bald & Golden Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Bald & Golden Eagle on the National Elk Refuge

Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Golden Eagle in Flight on the National Elk Refuge

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Trumpeter Swan on the National Elk Refuge

House Finch

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Pine Siskin

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Common Redpoll

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Ducks on the National Elk Refuge

Ducks on the National Elk Refuge

Bald Eagles on the National Elk Refuge with Sheep Mountain

Bald Eagles on the National Elk Refuge with Sheep Mountain

Mergansers on the National Elk Refuge

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