103 Free Photos of Kulm Wetland Management District

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This Marbled godwit stands on a fencepost brace on the Hille Waterfowl Production Area of the Kulm Wetland Management District in Dickey County, North Dakota.

Photo Credit: Krista Lundgren/USFWS

These godwits (the first photographed of the season in the Kulm Wetland Management District) were along Highway 11 in McIntosh County. Hudsonian Godwits can be seen migrating through North Dakota on t

We saw a greater than usual number of snowy owls in the Kulm Wetland Management District this year. During some winters, they expand south from Canada to find more food. They are commonly spotted perc

This tern hovers, watching for an unsuspecting minnow or other small morsel, over the Bender Waterfowl Production Area in the Kulm Wetland Management District, North Dakota.

Photo Credit: Krista Lund

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This nest was tucked into a very unique spot!

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This willet forages along a wetland edge on the Schneider Waterfowl Production Area in Dickey County, North Dakota.

Photo Credit: Krista Lundgren/USFWS

The Plains garter snake (Thamnophis radix) is a native to the Kulm Wetland Management District. It is a non-venomous snake, usually between one to two feet long, though sometimes longer, that eats fro

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The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is probably the most common of the five species of turtle found in North Dakota.

Photo Credit: Krista Lundgren/USFWS

Here's a peak into a Western Meadowlark's nest that was found on the Cornell WPA in LaMoure County, ND.

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These geese, mallards, and a coot swim on a wetland protected by a USFWS wetland easement. Wetland easements perpetually protect wetlands from drainage, burning, or filling. For more information about

The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosis) is a member of the heron family. While relatively common, it can be very difficult to spot in the rushes and reeds at the edges of wetlands. It will stand

This grassland nesting species has been in decline since the 1960s. The conversion of prairie habitat is likely the largest factor linked to their loss of numbers.The Western meadowlark (Sturnella neg

The Greater yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a common shorebird in North Dakota. It finds its prey by probing in the mud or by sweeping its bill side-to-side through the water.

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The Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) is found across the prairies. This gull will follow as farmers work their fields in order to make easy pickings of the worms, grubs, insects, and mice that a

American avocets forage shallow water for insects by probing or sweeping their bill side to side. This large-sized shorebird is easily identified and commonly seen in North Dakota during the spring, s

Look carefully in this photo to see the alphanumeric flag and color bands on one of the godwits. These bands are used to identify individual birds and track their migrations, movements, lifespan, and

The upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) is found feeding and nesting in grasslands--especially dry, short grasses, native prairie, or grazed areas. It nests in a shallow scrape in the ground, and

Gadwall (Anas strepera) are a common duck nesting in grasslands of the prairie pothole region of the U.S. and Canada.

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It's April 6th and spring is upon us! This meadowlark is the state bird of North Dakota (and many other states), and makes its nest on the ground in prairie and pastures.

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Snipe have superb camouflage, and unique parenting habits. Of the four eggs that are typically hatched, the male takes the first two chicks that hatch and leads them from the nest. The female will tak

This waterbird, which can be easily mistaken for a duck, dives under water in the pursuit of its prey--small fish, insects, and crustaceans.

Photo Credit: Krista Lundgren/USFWS

This duck is one of the most common "diving" ducks found in North America. The male has a dark head and a bright blue bill which is why they are commonly referred to as "Bluebills". The female is foll

The Short-eared owl, a partially diurnal owl, can be seen hunting over open fields, meadows, and marshes. This female is perched on a fence in McIntosh County, North Dakota. Surprisingly, this owl nes

This partially diurnal owl can be seen hunting over open fields, meadows, and marshes. This one is perched on a lookout post in McIntosh County, North Dakota. Surprisingly, this owl nests on the groun

This widely-distributed shorebird is fairly easy to identify during the summer when its breast is dotted with bold spots. However, in the winter, the breast pales out to solid white. Spotted sandpiper

These gray partridge (Perdix perdix) were tough to spot under the trees along a wetland that was being surveyed for duck pairs in McIntosh County, North Dakota. Partridge are a game species that was i

The largest of all owls in North America, this female or juvenile was spotted perching on a utility pole in Logan County, North Dakota.
Unlike other owls, snowy owls are diurnal (active during the da

The Sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) is a native species. Unlike the introduced Ring-necked pheasant, which can thrive in grasslands, tree rows, and other variable habitats, grouse rely

This leopard frog sits motionless under the water on North Brinkman WPA in Logan County, North Dakota. Leopard frogs are common food for Great Blue herons and egrets.

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Snow, Canada, and white-fronted geese rest and feed in a field in McIntosh County, ND.

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Snowy owls hunt mainly during the day. This one was perched atop a rock pile in McIntosh County, ND when he suddenly lifted and dropped into the grass in front of the rocks to catch his prey (likely a

A beaver (Castor canadensis) has been gnawing on this very large and old cottonwood tree (Populus deltoides). Beaver do not typically chew all the way through the trunks of large trees, but rather wea

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This snowy egret was stalking food on the Zahn WPA in Dickey County, North Dakota. It had solid black legs and bright yellow feet that helped to identify it.

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Pied-billed Grebes have also been referred to as "helldivers" for their knack at diving and "apparent" lack of resurfacing. They have the ability to trap water in their feathers, giving them control o

These lesser Canada geese are joined by several white-fronted geese and a lone snow goose. It is not uncommon to see several species of geese traveling together in a flock when migrating.

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Cattle egrets are commonly found near herds of cattle or other grazers. They eat insects and other small animals (frogs, snakes, mice, etc.) that are stirred up by the moving ungulates. They can be id

Bumblebee on Alfalfa

Frosty Evening Wetland

Frosty Twig

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Background Obscured by Fog

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Equipment for Fencing

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Roesler Lake Clouds

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Albino Hemp Dogbane

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Roesler Lake Skies

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Banded Garden Spider

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2020 Garrison Dam NFH Walleye Spawn

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Cornell Waterfowl Production Area

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2020 Garrison Dam NFH Walleye Spawn

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Ripe Barley Field

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Hoar Frost on a T-Post

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Frosty Pheasant Track

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American Bittern

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2020 Garrison Dam NFH Walleye Spawn

Ruddy Duck

Goose-covered Wetland

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American Bittern

Cornell WPA

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Common Wood Nymph butterfly

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Sunflower

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Gruneich Windmill Silhouette

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Closed Bottle Gentian

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Closed Bottle Gentian

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Stars, Moon, and Tree

Leadplant on Remnant Native Prairie

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Leadplant on Remnant Native Prairie

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Gruneich Windmill Silhouette

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Bumblebee on Flodman's thistle

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Snow Geese Tumbling

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Malm Waterfowl Production Area

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Feeding Snow Geese

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Living Snow Fences

Gruneich Prairie in Fall

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Gruneich Prairie in Fall

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Braun Farm

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Borth Prairie Reconstruction

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Spurge Hawkmoth Caterpillar

Dickey Ice Reflections

Winner - Fuels Management - USFWS 2022 Photo/Video Contest

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Shell leaf Penstemon

Anise Hyssop on Malm WPA (1st year Reconstruction)

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Syrphid fly on Maximilian Sunflower

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Todd Spike Seeding Late Summer

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Nelson WPA

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Snow Geese against Sunset

Closed Bottle Gentian Close Up

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Panorama: 2nd-season Reconstruction at Knutson WPA

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Monarch on Maximilian

Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum)

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Todd Spike Seeding

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Monarch on Maximilian

Todd Prairie Reconstruction Seeding

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Prairie Reconstruction Seeding

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Black-eyed Susans at Todd WPA

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2nd-season Reconstruction at Knutson WPA

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Todd Spike Seeding Early Summer

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Closed Bottle Gentian

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Painted Lady Butterflies on Dame's Rocket

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Walsh's Digger Bee (Anthophora walshii) on Yellow Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)

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