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A sentient swamp is here to chill you out with original nature videos, field recordings, and photography.
There might also be some absurdist dark humor thrown in, as one should expect from a swamp.
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There might also be some absurdist dark humor thrown in, as one should expect from a swamp.
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Hermit Thrushes and Spring Peepers Soundscape
YouTube video by SwampVids
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Has the swamp ever actually talked about hermit thrushes? It seems not. So many videos with hermit thrushes and no written notes! What happened there? ⬇️
#birds #naturevideo #timelinecleanse
#birds #naturevideo #timelinecleanse
Wow it’s been a long winter. Can’t watch this without laughing.
New Englanders: “I get it!”
Californians: “What’s so funny?”
NO IDEA.
New Englanders: “I get it!”
Californians: “What’s so funny?”
NO IDEA.
February 17, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Wow it’s been a long winter. Can’t watch this without laughing.
New Englanders: “I get it!”
Californians: “What’s so funny?”
NO IDEA.
New Englanders: “I get it!”
Californians: “What’s so funny?”
NO IDEA.
Seeking opinions: Which is a more stereotypical, Hollywood film-style cricket sound? Spring/fall field cricket or snowy tree cricket? Thank you.
Samples if you need them:
Field cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/spr...
Snowy tree cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/sno...
#bugsky #nature
Samples if you need them:
Field cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/spr...
Snowy tree cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/sno...
#bugsky #nature
February 17, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Seeking opinions: Which is a more stereotypical, Hollywood film-style cricket sound? Spring/fall field cricket or snowy tree cricket? Thank you.
Samples if you need them:
Field cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/spr...
Snowy tree cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/sno...
#bugsky #nature
Samples if you need them:
Field cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/spr...
Snowy tree cricket - songsofinsects.com/crickets/sno...
#bugsky #nature
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Fungi and moss on a log. #NaturePhotography #nature #photography #outdoors #naturescenery #NatureBeauty #photo #walk #countryside #Norfolk #photosky #NorthNorfolk #fotografie #Blueskyphotography #moss
February 15, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The swamp is not dead, see? NOT. DEAD. Extremely full of life, full of warmth, 77 degrees. (Pay no attention to the rotting corpse smell.)
February 16, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The swamp is not dead, see? NOT. DEAD. Extremely full of life, full of warmth, 77 degrees. (Pay no attention to the rotting corpse smell.)
These are warm. Texting catbird now - pay no attention to the week's forecast, it's just been hacked. Time to migrate, hurry up now before someone takes your spot. #skunkcabbage #springishere
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 AM
These are warm. Texting catbird now - pay no attention to the week's forecast, it's just been hacked. Time to migrate, hurry up now before someone takes your spot. #skunkcabbage #springishere
Ok so the swamp’s out-of-range carolina wren has been silent for 2 weeks now. Is it reasonable to start worrying?
February 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Ok so the swamp’s out-of-range carolina wren has been silent for 2 weeks now. Is it reasonable to start worrying?
If the swamp hits 10,000 followers somewhere, it will invest in a better telephoto lens.
In the meantime, please enjoy a grainy photo of a red-cockaded, head not hidden behind a branch. Fortunately, the bird's audio came out nicely.
#birds #woodpeckers #wildlife
In the meantime, please enjoy a grainy photo of a red-cockaded, head not hidden behind a branch. Fortunately, the bird's audio came out nicely.
#birds #woodpeckers #wildlife
February 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
If the swamp hits 10,000 followers somewhere, it will invest in a better telephoto lens.
In the meantime, please enjoy a grainy photo of a red-cockaded, head not hidden behind a branch. Fortunately, the bird's audio came out nicely.
#birds #woodpeckers #wildlife
In the meantime, please enjoy a grainy photo of a red-cockaded, head not hidden behind a branch. Fortunately, the bird's audio came out nicely.
#birds #woodpeckers #wildlife
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The lovely thing about snow is how it helps keep traces of those who passed by before…
Context clues and knowledge of the nature neighbours lead me to believe that these are snow bunting and mink prints.
We saw the snow buntings lift off, found prints soon after. Saw no mink but we’ve plenty here.
Context clues and knowledge of the nature neighbours lead me to believe that these are snow bunting and mink prints.
We saw the snow buntings lift off, found prints soon after. Saw no mink but we’ve plenty here.
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The lovely thing about snow is how it helps keep traces of those who passed by before…
Context clues and knowledge of the nature neighbours lead me to believe that these are snow bunting and mink prints.
We saw the snow buntings lift off, found prints soon after. Saw no mink but we’ve plenty here.
Context clues and knowledge of the nature neighbours lead me to believe that these are snow bunting and mink prints.
We saw the snow buntings lift off, found prints soon after. Saw no mink but we’ve plenty here.
In case you don't know, veeries turn into moog synthesizers when slowed down. PLEASE DON'T BLOCK. Promise this is the last one. Tonight. 🪶
February 14, 2026 at 6:50 AM
In case you don't know, veeries turn into moog synthesizers when slowed down. PLEASE DON'T BLOCK. Promise this is the last one. Tonight. 🪶
Has the swamp ever actually talked about hermit thrushes? It seems not. So many videos with hermit thrushes and no written notes! What happened there? ⬇️
#birds #naturevideo #timelinecleanse
#birds #naturevideo #timelinecleanse
Hermit Thrushes and Spring Peepers Soundscape
YouTube video by SwampVids
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Has the swamp ever actually talked about hermit thrushes? It seems not. So many videos with hermit thrushes and no written notes! What happened there? ⬇️
#birds #naturevideo #timelinecleanse
#birds #naturevideo #timelinecleanse
WHOA. Do you want to hear something really trippy?
About to make your favorite bath CD rubbish — try listening to hermit thrushes slowed down. #birds #weirdmusic
About to make your favorite bath CD rubbish — try listening to hermit thrushes slowed down. #birds #weirdmusic
February 14, 2026 at 2:24 AM
WHOA. Do you want to hear something really trippy?
About to make your favorite bath CD rubbish — try listening to hermit thrushes slowed down. #birds #weirdmusic
About to make your favorite bath CD rubbish — try listening to hermit thrushes slowed down. #birds #weirdmusic
Pine witch's broom, a deformity of conifers caused by a parasitic phytoplasma. People find it unsightly and perceive it as a terrible disease, but rarely does it cause major harm. It is of ecological importance, serving as an ideal nesting site for many species of birds and mammals. #trees #nature
February 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
A reminder to everyone to please send your favorite SwampVid to your least favorite elected official, in the hopes of encouraging them to stop trying to burn the planet down. Thank you.
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
A reminder to everyone to please send your favorite SwampVid to your least favorite elected official, in the hopes of encouraging them to stop trying to burn the planet down. Thank you.
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A baby roughskin newt on moss; an old photo. One of many moved off the road over the years, as they migrate from natal ponds to the winter forest to forage. Somewhere I have a video of this little one's climb from my hand up the rock to this summit.
#moss #bryology #newt #taricha #herps
#moss #bryology #newt #taricha #herps
February 8, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The anhinga, species name, Anhinga anhinga....anhinga... anhinga anhinga anhinga? It's a swamp bird that's confusing for out-of-towners to spell, all right? They don't have nostrils, which makes it easier to not drown when diving underwater for fish. #birds #anhinga #wildlife
February 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Please allow the dazzlingly beautiful reflections of the blackwater swamp soothe your soul. So calm. Extremely peaceful. #naturesky #wildlife #wetlands
February 13, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Please allow the dazzlingly beautiful reflections of the blackwater swamp soothe your soul. So calm. Extremely peaceful. #naturesky #wildlife #wetlands
Internet: It’s time to stop perpetuating the tiresome falsehood that dandelions are the earliest source of pollen. Go outside.
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Internet: It’s time to stop perpetuating the tiresome falsehood that dandelions are the earliest source of pollen. Go outside.
Look at what this old phone that's mostly an error message and has been soaked a few countless times can still do.
....Sometimes.
#mossy #naturesky
....Sometimes.
#mossy #naturesky
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Look at what this old phone that's mostly an error message and has been soaked a few countless times can still do.
....Sometimes.
#mossy #naturesky
....Sometimes.
#mossy #naturesky
Don’t worry, the swamp wasn’t sold off in favor of a megaswamp, it’s just dead.
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Don’t worry, the swamp wasn’t sold off in favor of a megaswamp, it’s just dead.