Squabbling Wood Storks
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Nicknamed the “old man of the swamp” and the “voiceless bird”, you will generally see the quiet Wood Stork in a calm setting, foraging or resting. They co-habitat nicely with egrets and herons as long as its neighbors play nice.
So I was surprised to see a little aggressive interaction take place between two Wood Storks a couple weeks ago as one came in to land near another.
Here are the highlights!
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Wood Stork squabble begins
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The Wood Stork ‘180’
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Chest to Chest Hissing and Beak Snapping
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‘Hi-YA’ Kung Fu
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New meaning to ‘foot in mouth’
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“Begone, you old fool!”
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“And don’t come back!”
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I guess the one landing wasn’t welcomed!
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