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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Enchanted by Wood Storks

When the opportunity to hang out with Wood Storks comes along, I take it. Look at this beauty!

Portrait of a Wood Stork.

A Wood Stork in profile.

I hear people say they're ugly, but I think Wood Storks are beautiful. And they're really cool to watch. This group spent an afternoon by the side of a lake preening and enjoying the sun.

Five Wood Storks gathered together on the edge of a lake.

This one kept a close eye on me.

Close-up of a Wood Stork looking towards the camera.

These birds are nearly as tall as me, so I can't help but be impressed with their presence.

A wood Stork looking very tall as it stands on the branch of a dead tree.

I caught this stork flying with a fish (carp?) in its bill.

Wood Stork flying over the water with a fish in its bill.

This is a different individual without a fish.

A sleek Wood Stork flying past us.

Wood Stork flying righ tto left over some water.

In flight, these birds are stunning with their long bill and legs, and huge black and white wings.

A Wood Stork flies high overhead.

At sunset, I watched several storks drop in to spend the night. It's nice to know they're out there, silently watching over the wetlands.

Silhouette of a Wood Stork coming in for a landing at sunset.