Friday, November 18, 2016

Wood Storks

I came across 10-12 wood storks on the 17th hole of my golf course, so, after finishing, 
I hurried back to the house to pick up a camera with a telephoto lens.




Wood storks are big white wading birds with long beaks and gnarly necks and heads.
They were categorized until 2014 as "endangered" but are now categorized as "threatened."
 They spend some time in my North Naples community, but seeing 10-12 at once is uncommon.


Yesterday there were fewer wood storks, and they were joined by roseate spoonbills.

Beautiful birds.
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13 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonNovember 18, 2016 at 5:52 AM

    Nice of the birds to stick around until you got back with the zoom lens. Did you do any birdies during your round of golf?

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  2. jennyfrecklesNovember 18, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    A new meaning to 'birdies' on the golf course. What lovely birds, glad to hear they are 'coming back' and those pretty pink ones are spectacular.

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  3. BillNovember 18, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    That was very nice for them to stay while you retrieved your camera. They know what's important and now they are seen around the world. :)

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  4. KateNovember 18, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    Those birds were very cooperative; lovely photos and good info, Jack.

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  5. SharonNovember 18, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    I'm so glad you went back for your camera. These are great shots. I don't think I've ever seen this kind of stork before. I have seen the roseate spoonbills down in Costa Rica. They are such a beautiful color.

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  6. RedPatNovember 18, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    How thrilling to spot so many of these storks, Jack! I remember seeing a colony at the Corkscrew Reserve and the noise they made was amazing. Glad they are coming back.

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  7. Taken For GrantedNovember 18, 2016 at 4:41 PM

    Jack, these are amazing bird photos. I have never seen either of these birds, and yes, I have spent some time in Florida. That is a coup to have threatened wildlife at your water hazards.

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  8. MichelleNovember 18, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Nice of them to stick around until you got back! lol The spoonbills are just gorgeous.

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  9. WENovember 19, 2016 at 5:39 AM

    Lovely pictures, well captured. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Bob CroweNovember 19, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    I'm not a nature photographer but I can imagine the pleasure of encountering this more-or-less in the neighborhood.

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  11. William KendallNovember 20, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    They really look like characters.

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  12. KarlNovember 21, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    Nice and interesting birds.

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  13. KayNovember 23, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    Storks and spoolbills! I don't think I've ever seen either "in the feather." Great closeup shots! It's nice to see the details of those "gnarly necks and heads." (Audubon terminology, right?)

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