Swamp Habitat

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The Okefenokee Swamp, which floods about 400,000 acres in south Georgia, is an important wetland bird habitat. About 232 different birds can be found in the swamp, which provides habitat for 64 nesting species.

Image from George Gentry - US Fish and Wildlife Service

Swamp Habitat

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