Wood Stork Gallery
While observing the Wood Stork, English naturalist Richard Bradley (1688?–1732) noted, “Their faces look like an old country man that’s had too much sun and is much in need of a facelift.”
This past winter, high on my Florida photo-op wish list was the uniquely gorgeous Wood Stork.
Here are more of my favorite captures to share their beauty!
Wood Stork 01 reflection
Wood Stork 02 taking off
Wood Stork 03 habitat
Wood Stork 04
Wood Stork 05 preening
Wood Stork 06 landing
Wood Stork 07
Wood Stork 08
Wood Stork 09
Wood Stork 10
Wood Stork 11
Wood Stork 12 reflection
Wood Storks
Photos by Donna 
Great captures Donna, love the reflection shot especially. Books are cleared and still awaiting international departure.
Thank you, Ashley! 😊
Beautiful indeed. And graceful too. Thank you, Donna.
Thank you, Imorgana!
I feel it’s the sort of bird only their mothers could love 😉
I agree! But oh those luscious white feathers make up for that!!
Nice captures. I think Mr. Bradley might have a bit generous in his observation. 🙂
Thank you, David! I’ve also heard them called “the old man of the swamp”. 😉
Lovely bird and nice collection of images. (Suzanne)
Thank you, Suzanne!
Beautiful series of Wood Stork Images Donna!! Enjoyed seeing them!
Thank you, Reed!
Yes, great body. Face may not win beauty contest, but would be perfect for Halloween.
You said it! 🙂
An outstanding gallery!
Thank you, Indira!
They’re so prehistoric looking. Great series Donna! I’d love to see one someday.
Thank you, Deborah! I hope you do, you’d enjoy finding beautiful compositions with them. 🙂
I love your captures, Donna. This is now the best-looking bird but his sudden movements denote energy and grace. Good job, my friend. 🙂 👍
Thank you, HJ! I was rewarded wonderfully with many opportunities to watch their behavior, it was awesome! 🙂
Great pics of an amazing bird. 😊💙
Thank you, Irene! I had a lot of fun trying to get pretty compositions to compliment them. 😊
You definitely accomplished your goal. 😊
I liked Bradley’s description of these birds. It seems pretty fair to me after studying your excellent photographs.
He kind of nailed it, huh?! Their other nickname is “old man of the swamp”.
Very nice, Donna! The quote is pretty apt. 😊
Thank you, Belinda! 😊
Nice series, Donna! Not sure I’d call them gorgeous, though. 😉 Although a bit prehistoric looking, their plumage is esp. lovely.
Thank you, Eliza! The face is a mother’s love but their plumage and gracefulness outshine the overall package! 🙂
Love those flight shots! Black trimmed wings…
Where are they hiding the babies?
Thank you, Vic! They are in the tree nests! I just learned the Wood Stork is another bird that mates for life.
Goodness! Some birdies remind me of peoples. 😉 I wonder which one has the baby delivery duties…🤔🤨😊
Real nice photos Donna, and I love the descriptive quote at the beginning! Very apt!! These birds look very similar to our ibis birds so I Googled both of them and found out that they are not the same species however the wood stork used to be called a wood ibis even though it isn’t an ibis!
Thank you, Sue! It certainly makes sense that a Wood Stork be an Ibis species with that comparative beak. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
So many wonderful captures, Donna! The Storks sure are interesting to watch.
Thank you, Ellen! I agree!