This Wood Stork was in a swamp that was almost dry. I usually find them in marshes, again with lower water. Both places are easier feeding areas.
This was interesting since they never are in this swamp, and I am there very often.
By fall this bird will be a full adult. The last of the head feathers will be gone.
These are impressive birds, the only others in this size are adult Cranes. Wood Storks are much heavier though.
Terrific portrait. He looks quite wise for one so young😊
I always think of them as the old man of the swamps. 😂😂😂
That is an amazing portrait of this beautiful bird! His plumage is so beautiful!
These birds are (an over used word), amazing. They are so tall they can look a person in the eye. One of the biggest wing spans of any bird. In a quiet marsh the sounds of their pumping wings can be heard long before you see them.
Obviously they are special to me 😀. Thanks, I like this one too 😂
Very stunning, what a beautiful photo!
Thank you. I have a few more to be published soon. This bird was the perfect age for a portrait. And the background here could not have been better. Thanks, I love these big birds 🙂