Hello,
I am sharing the Wood Stork, another one of my favorite Florida Birds. I see them in various parks and preserves from our local Lake Parker Park and at the Circle B Reserve.
The Wood Stork is a large American wading bird. It has a dark head with a bald black face.
It is a large bird 33-45 inches tall.
At the Circle B Reserve, the Wood Stork and Roseate Spoonbill hang out together.
It appears mostly white but, while in flight the edge of the wings are black.
They build a large stick nest in a forest tree. They nest in colonies, as many as 25 nest in one tree. They prefer cypress trees in marsh land.
I hope you enjoyed my Wood Stork photos and post. Thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.
My list of memes for today, I hope to see you there. Thanks to both of the host below.
Thanks to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes
Thanks to Stewart for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday
I am sharing the Wood Stork, another one of my favorite Florida Birds. I see them in various parks and preserves from our local Lake Parker Park and at the Circle B Reserve.
The Wood Stork is a large American wading bird. It has a dark head with a bald black face.
It is a large bird 33-45 inches tall.
At the Circle B Reserve, the Wood Stork and Roseate Spoonbill hang out together.
It appears mostly white but, while in flight the edge of the wings are black.
They build a large stick nest in a forest tree. They nest in colonies, as many as 25 nest in one tree. They prefer cypress trees in marsh land.
I hope you enjoyed my Wood Stork photos and post. Thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.
My list of memes for today, I hope to see you there. Thanks to both of the host below.
Thanks to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes
Thanks to Stewart for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday
Wood Stork, Interesting bird.. Nice pictures.. Cheers
ReplyDeleteYou sure have some interesting birds there. You've had to learn a lot more, haven't you?
ReplyDeleteThat's the fun part about living in new places--learning the different birds.
Have a good week, Eileen
:)
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the Wood Stork! They are so big and looks so peaceful :)
Happy Tuesday!
I enjoyed learning more about the wood stork and it was nice to see them in flight with the black on their wings.
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful and large birds. Even those not seen. Thank you for the show and greet.
ReplyDeleteNice pics.
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Lindas e espectaculares fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
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Great post as usual
ReplyDeleteADORE ver! Lindos! bjs, chica
ReplyDeleteLovely to see them in flight.
ReplyDeleteThere legs look so long - but I guess they are!
Great collection of photo's again Eileen, thank you.
Good wishes for Tuesday and the rest of the week
All the best Jan
Oh my, what great photos of wood storks! It has been a long time since I last saw any wood storks here. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen,
ReplyDeletewonderful photos of this big birds. Amazing !
Best regards, Synnöve
Storks ROCK. I luv dem
ReplyDeletethey are beautiful and I am betting they like to nest in the cypress trees because they are found in a swamp that people can't bother them
ReplyDeleteLoved this post! Great photos and I really enjoyed the description of the Wood Stork.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
Another unusual bird that we do not see here. They are amazing creatures, aren't they? And you always have superior photos of the birds.
ReplyDeleteThey are kinda weird, and cool looking at all the same time. I've never seen one, so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures of these different birds.
Shot 2 is really great. Well done!!
Kind regards,
Marco
Your captures are beautiful! I have a fondness for storks, and here's a cute video about one of their fairy-stork-tales?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDnBu0lLb5M
Imagens fantásticas desta espécie!
ReplyDeleteGreat sequence!
Enjoy your week, Eileen!
Kisses!
Ana
Hi, I always enjoy all of your Florida Bird photos. AND--your sky and sun pictures are AWESOME... I see most of them on Facebook. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Beautiful pics, Eileen, of the wood stork, which I had never heard of before! I always learn so much from your informative and entertaining posts!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week,
Poppy
...are they resting after delivering babies?
ReplyDeleteVery nice big birds !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures of the Wood Stork, Eileen! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteŚliczne zdjęcia bocianów.Serdecznie pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeletehey Eileen ... i am sorry i have not been around lately ... business life and i just suddenly thought to myself ... darn i have not been to see Eileen in a while. oopies in or on my part. life just gets in a the way sometimes ... you miss out on some of your fave blogs ... glad to stop by today. 2/7 hope you are well and enjoy this February. take care. be well and be blessed. big big hugs 2. ( :
ReplyDeleteNo babies to deliver? Just kidding. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting looking birds for sure. Must be fun to see them in the wild.
ReplyDeleteThey're wonderful! Such a thrill to see them! Hope you are having a good week. xx Karen
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen, lovely storks! 25 nests per tree - wow... high rise :D)
ReplyDeleteLove the Roseates especially. Happy birding :D)
They're really fascinating birds.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. I know very little about the storks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fotos of the Wood Stork, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteBelle série ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
Lovely posts you've published, dear Eileen!
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to discover you posts as I came back from Paris, a beautiful city but I would not like to live there, the stress to move around and find your way when you're a country girl is too high! LOL!
Great stork, mandarin and turtle photos!!
Keep well and enjoy the rest of the week :)
Thanks for sharing your bounty with us, pal <3
ReplyDeleteThey're just beautiful photos, Eileen, of such wonderful creatures! I just am in awe of the variety in nature. Awesome Creator!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Wood Stork..interesting information as well..Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely big birds...
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
What an interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteThey are awesome birds. Thanks for the happy birthday wish!!
ReplyDeleteThey look so beautiful in flight!
ReplyDeleteHope you can see my pic later!
The White Stork, isn't it gorgeous. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI know some people think that these birds are ugly but I kinda think they are awesome and epic. Best birds out there!
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing Wood Storks. These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of a wood stork. Interesting looking bird and looks like a heron in flight....Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning blue skies!
ReplyDeleteSuch huge birds Eileen. They are very distinctive in flight. Nicely taken pictures as usual. Enjoy the rest of your week in the sun.
ReplyDeleteInteresting looking birds... kinda ugly and unwieldy, but then they fly off! Wow!! Hugs!
ReplyDeletethese are such cool birds - your pictures are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis wood stork is a huge bird..
ReplyDeletethe have a face that reminds me of a vultures...am I crazy or can you see what I am talking about. Interesting to look at.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, Right up there with the Bufflehead Ducks, Wood Ducks, woodpeckers and the bluebirds on my "I love these birds" list! The Wood Storks are serene and interesting big waders! The ones in your photographs look like they are older birds. Outstanding pictures! Have a fabulous Friday tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteStunning - I'd love to see the birds in person, I've always been intrigued by them.
ReplyDeleteI have seen wood storks but for the moment I don´t remember which trip. :(
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen any of these before.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!