Federally Listed as a "Protected" Bird...





WOOD STORK
NOTES: [Oftentimes misnamed in books as wood ibis - this bird is of the STORK family, not ibis.]
[This bird can be over 3.5 feet tall and have a wingspan of 5 feet or more!]
photo taken:  Texas A&M West Campus Walking Trail - Corpus Christi Texas
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53 comments:

  1. ashok July 8, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    nice shots...

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 6:24 AM

      Thanks!!! I enjoyed your latest painting too.

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  2. Kenneth Cole SchneiderJuly 8, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful images! We have seen only a few Wood Storks in our south Florida lake this year, all of them adults. They have not even attempted to nest at Corkscrew Swamp for the past few years, though a few have colonized in west Palm Beach County. Seems there has always been either too much or too little water for successful breeding.

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 6:24 AM

      ...thing is, they're supposed to BE in Florida, I was surprised to come upon one here in Texas.

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  3. Maude LynnJuly 8, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Gorgeous shots!

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  4. Vores haveJuly 9, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Great pictures you show an ibis - it resembles a stork can also read that it is in the "stork family" .... Wishing you a good day / good new week. Hanne Bente

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 6:26 AM

      It's a stork, not an ibis. Have a great week yourself Hanne.

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  5. BlogS of HariyantoJuly 9, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    the bird fly...i like it this shots..remember about my village,

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM

      I did visit with you....your last post was the sunset images.....gorgeous.

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  6. Esther JoyJuly 9, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    What great pictures of the stork! I wonder how the stories of storks carrying babies came to be?!!!

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  7. DebbieJuly 11, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    i have never seen this bird. standing in the water, it looks like the body of an egret. the neck resembles a vulture....

    with a 5 foot wingspan, it must have been magnificant to see it in flight.

    i enjoyed the information you included!!

    i also enjoyed the comment you left for me at it's all about purple! thanks for visiting!!

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 6:28 AM

      ....well, it definitely wouldn't win any beauty contests that's for sure. But, all in all, they ARE amazing. It was great to see it take off in flight....they're huge.

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  8. Phil SladeJuly 11, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Good pics Anni. Wow though what a huge bill, But guess it can eat big frogs, toads and snakes too?

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 7:54 AM

      ...it was dining on the catch of the day at this point when I came upon it....FISH

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  9. PatJuly 11, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Lovely shots of this stately bird!

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 7:55 AM

      ...they're 'prettier' when they fly than a close-up, I think. LOL

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  10. TexWisGirlJuly 11, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    i love these birds. so prehistoric looking. i had the pleasure of having one up here in NE Tx one winter. stayed around a few days. so cool!

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM

      I think you nailed it!!!! "prehistoric" fits perfectly.

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  11. Kim, USAJuly 11, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Oh my looks like this bird is huge and the beak looks like it can make a hold on my head hehehe! Thanks for linking Water World Wedneday I do appreciate it Anni. ^_^

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    1. Anni July 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM

      ...I appreciate you giving me a chance to share them with the WWW Kim.

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  12. HansHBJuly 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    A splendid post for WBW!

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  13. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful captures!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. FABJuly 11, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Excellent images of a species we don't get to see over here.

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    1. Hootin AnniJuly 11, 2012 at 1:59 PM

      ....glad I could share the stork with you then, Frank.

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  15. mickJuly 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Beautiful photos of an interesting bird.

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    1. Anni July 12, 2012 at 8:08 AM

      I am happy to know you found this post interesting Mick.

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  16. Kranky GrannyJuly 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I've never seen one of these other then in photos. How fortunite you have been to get to see the real thing up close and personal.

    Thanks for the visit to my ducks this week.

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    1. Anni July 12, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      ...and thank YOU for stopping by to repay the visit Rita.

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  17. eileeninmdJuly 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    The wood stork is a cool looking bird! Great shots, Anni!

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  18. IreneJuly 11, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, what a cool bird! Great shots!

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  19. NatureFootstepJuly 11, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    One of these birds that is not beautiful. But it has a certain charm. :) Great shots.

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    1. Anni July 12, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      ...no, not that pretty to look at but still an incredible bird!!

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  20. LarryJuly 11, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful shots of the Wood Stork Anni! That would be a lifer for me!

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    1. Anni July 12, 2012 at 8:01 AM

      ...it was an incredible spotting for me Larry.

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  21. Chubskulit RoseJuly 11, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Love the last shot Anni.

    My Water World entry.

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  22. ZielonaMilaJuly 12, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Beautiful and unusual photographs. I am greeting

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  23. Carole M.July 12, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    a really interesting stork; lovely series

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  24. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Your shots are beautiful, Anni. Great info also.

    We have quite a few Wood Storks here in sunny south Florida. Easily spotted in flight with their black tipped wings. During breeding season they gather at the canals along our roadways.

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    1. Anni July 12, 2012 at 7:56 AM

      ...I've read that they're seen mostly IN Florida...rare in Texas

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  25. Anni July 12, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    ...thanks for the positive feedback!

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  26. RajeshJuly 13, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Wonderful shots of bird.

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  27. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 15, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Nice captures!

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    1. Anni July 15, 2012 at 7:02 AM

      ...thanks Terri, and hope you'll return anytime.

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  28. Stewart MJuly 18, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Hi there - thats a nice - if rather ugly! - bird!

    I thought I’d let you know that I stepped into the void caused by Springmans decision to close down World Bird Wednesday by setting up Wild Bird Wednesday (!) on my photoblog at Paying Ready Attention – Photo Gallery.

    Feel free to visit and link.

    Stewart M - Australia

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