I think of wood storks as quietly wise, perhaps because they look so prehistoric and seem to spend much time thoughtfully observing the world around them.
I’ve seen many wood storks and many photographs of them as well. But your wood stork photos may be my favorites.
They really seem to capture the presence of these storks … the magic that seems to live inside these fascinating creatures.
I could imagine an entire gallery filled with these stork photos. Thanks for sharing them here.
Colleen D. – May 16, 2021
Spectacular. But you knew that when you signed your name. Unbelievable composition.
Brian J. – May 16, 2021
I LOVE your work!
Kelly D. – May 16, 2021
OMG…..you AMAZE me….always!!!!
Lynn B. – February 13, 2021
This is one award winning photo !
Elizabeth J. – February 14, 2021
The timing on that was unbelievable. I bet you were excited to see that one one pop up on your computer screen!!!
Jon-Mark D. – February 13, 2021
Gorgeous. You are so talented with your camera and eye for the birds.
Nori D. – February 18, 2021
Just beautiful! Definitely award winning photo.
Barbara K. – February 18, 2021
No words for how stunning this is and your caption is perfect.
Meg R. – February 18, 2021
They look so ancient, so majestic. If you have ever seen one walking along a lake with a Roseate Spoonbill, you automatically think of Grandpa with his pretty granddaughter!
Patty C. – January 16, 2021
Gary, this is a beautiful texture blend. So well done.
Anne D. – January 9, 2021
Stunning portrait of a really interesting bird!
Dianna B. – January 7, 2021
Looks like an Audubon painting. Beautiful!
Bev A. – January 8, 2021
A few of my favorite Wood Stork photos
The Wood Stork
Beautiful Ugliness
The Wood Stork! One of my favorite subjects to observe and photograph. They seem so wise and ancient. They stare off into the distance, making eye contact with you every once in a while just to make sure you know they know you are there. They seem to have a much higher purpose than to spend time worrying about another human watching them. A truly an amazing bird.
Our only native stork in North America, a very large, heavy-billed bird that wades in the shallows of southern swamps. Flies with slow wingbeats, and flocks often soar very high on warm days. Young Wood Storks have noisy begging calls, but adults are almost silent except for hissing and bill clappering. Florida populations have declined as water management there has become a more difficult problem.
Population of southeastern United States was reportedly over 150,000 at one time, but by early 1990s probably not much over 10,000. Destruction of habitat and disruption of water flow through southern Florida were major causes of decline. Breeding population of far southern Florida has dropped sharply since 1970s, some of these birds apparently shifting north; has expanded breeding range north to South Carolina recently.
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wood-stork
