Wood Storks In Love?! | Phil Lanoue Photography

Wood Storks In Love?!

Earlier this week I noticed this pair of wood storks close together in the salt marsh at low tide. At first they both seemed to be just fishing, then I saw that they were getting more than a little friendly. When I saw that they apparently started grooming each other I had to move in for a closer look. Yes…these two sure looked like they were in love. It must be Spring!

79 thoughts on “Wood Storks In Love?!”

HansHB on April 18, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

Lovely serie of photo!
Great photowork!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Hans!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on April 18, 2013 at 1:43 pm said:

Oh, with their long fluffy plumage they look almost like swans – or at least ballerinas in swan tutus! Fabulous. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  Well sure that fluffy white plumage looks a bit elegant, but then you see their faces… 😯 🙂
  
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  - The Wanderlust Gene on April 18, 2013 at 11:46 pm said:
    
    Ummm … I agree, they’re rather lugubrious looking creatures – all they need is a pair of pince nez to look like a cartoon of an old spinster teacher!
    
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norasphotos4u on April 18, 2013 at 1:46 pm said:

You really captured a great moment in time in these photos. Nice!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you I was happy to have seen it. 🙂
  
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Deb W. Trotter on April 18, 2013 at 2:28 pm said:

Who says opposites attract?!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  I know, in this case it looks more like similarity attracts. 🙂
  
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davidharris518 on April 18, 2013 at 2:31 pm said:

Great photos, as usual. That second one in particular. Nice.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks David, so glad you liked these pics of the wood storks.
  
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dinajohnston on April 18, 2013 at 2:46 pm said:

Great catch on the behavior. You were paying attention. Nice shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks, I was happy I noticed what was going because they were quickly gone after I got these shots.
  
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adinparadise on April 18, 2013 at 2:47 pm said:

Aaaaw……….such a cute pair of lovers, Phil. 🙂 Spring is definitely in the air.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  I guess they are sorta cute, those faces are a bit rough but I’m sure they look beautiful to each other. 😀
  
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Paula on April 18, 2013 at 2:48 pm said:

Very poetic images 🙂 for a second there I imagined myself attending a ballet performance 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Yes except the ballet dancers are generally a bit more attractive then the faces on this pair.
  I tease because I love. 🙂
  
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  - Paula on April 19, 2013 at 2:26 am said:
    
    😀
    
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edithlevyphotography on April 18, 2013 at 2:54 pm said:

Great captures. They have such beautiful bodies but do I daresay such ugly heads 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks Edith, and yes those faces are a bit rough to look at. Well for us anyway, I’m they like how each other looks just fine. 🙂
  
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pixelspielerei on April 18, 2013 at 3:13 pm said:

Of course they are in love … what else?! ♥♥♥

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Looks like love to me! 😀
  
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tramedipensieri on April 18, 2013 at 3:46 pm said:

Fotografie stupende!
Complimenti

ciao
.marta

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Grazie Marta!
  
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Gunta on April 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:

Love in the swamp… it’s always an adventure when you’re around to capture it.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  I’m always happy when I’m around to witness something interesting. When I’m home all I can think about is what’s going on that I’m missing.
  
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  - Gunta on April 18, 2013 at 5:54 pm said:
    
    Oh, I know that feeling so well when I look out to see a particularly colorful sunset…. though the fog might obscure it completely out at the beach. How many times have I raced out to find the horizon perfectly grey and dull.
    
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enmanscamera on April 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:

I accidentally found your blog. I’ll quickly comment…nice work… before continuing my browsing.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks much I appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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einfachtilda on April 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:

Spring Awakening, love bloomed to life.
Beautiful photos.

LG Mathilda ♥

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  It does look like Springtime love! Danke Mathilda
  
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janmasyn on April 18, 2013 at 4:12 pm said:

Great captures Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jan, glad you like these wood stork pics!
  
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Chillbrook on April 18, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:

Great Series Phil. There’s someone for everyone.. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  That is quite true Adrian! 🙂 Thanks for your kind comments.
  
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niasunset on April 18, 2013 at 5:53 pm said:

Oh dear Phil, they really made a show to your camera… fascinated me all of them. Thank you, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  They did make a nice show! Thank you Nia!
  
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Littlesundog on April 18, 2013 at 7:45 pm said:

I really enjoyed this set of photos, Phil! Isn’t it great when you stumble into unusual activity or something not normally witnessed in nature?

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  I’m so glad you enjoyed these and yes it is great to see something unusual or out of the ordinary.
  
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artsofmay on April 18, 2013 at 10:28 pm said:

Terrific photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on April 18, 2013 at 10:51 pm said:

I agree, a great set of images. They make a splendid pair.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  They do make quite the pair don’t they?! Thanks
  
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Judi van der Kaay on April 18, 2013 at 11:59 pm said:

Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder and by the looks of the wood storks, they seem to be besotted with each other! Very touching…

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 3:59 pm said:
  
  They do seem to be quite taken with each other and it was fun to see. Thanks very much Judi.
  
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lucianaele on April 19, 2013 at 4:30 am said:

Bellissime, bellissime, bellissime……..
E’ arrivato venerdì.
E allora ti auguro un sereno week-end.
Un sorriso,
Luciana

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille. Spero che ti piace il tuo week-end
  Cheers,
  Phil
  
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ericaatje on April 19, 2013 at 5:18 am said:

Beautiful photos! I’ve never seen wood storks in my life, but now I have thanks to you! 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you got to see this interesting and unusual pair and thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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  - ericaatje on April 20, 2013 at 6:43 am said:
    
    You’re welcome Phil! 😉
    
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FeyGirl on April 19, 2013 at 10:41 am said:

Wonderful! Let these lovelies love, love, love… 🙂 And keep nesting!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  I was happy to see them and I know they will be around in greater numbers as summer approaches. 🙂
  
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Maggie Davey on April 19, 2013 at 11:49 am said:

They look almost as though they are mirror-imaging, like the grebes when they dance. So sweet!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Yes they are quite the pair aren’t they?! Thanks Maggie!
  
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Amy on April 19, 2013 at 12:21 pm said:

You captured that most beautiful postures, happy moments…. Thank you for sharing, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you liked these wood stork photos Amy!
  
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monisertel on April 19, 2013 at 12:33 pm said:

Hello Phil,
stunning series, I love the 2nd pic ♥
Great captured, great work!
Wish you a nice weekend,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Hi moni, so glad you liked these, hope you enjoy your weekend!
  
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Solveig on April 19, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

Lovely shots! Their heads looks like burned wood, so their name fit quite well.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much! They sure do have interesting and unusual heads. 🙂
  
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Laurie MacBride, Eye on Environment on April 19, 2013 at 1:21 pm said:

Bizarre and beautiful! Great images.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  They are odd birds and not much to look at up close but are quite elegant flyers. Thanks for looking!
  
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mariayarri on April 19, 2013 at 4:53 pm said:

Again you´ve succeeded with your photo serie ! I love their fluffy plumage, their long beak … but the face…
At first i thought it was ugly … When i looked at your pictures for a while, i think their faces matches their legs … And i decided that i love the contrast between the beutiful plumage and perhaps the less beutiful other part of their faces … // Maria

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2013 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  I am glad you like these birds Maria, they can be thought of as unpleasant to look at initially, but they grow on you. 🙂
  
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Judy on April 19, 2013 at 11:13 pm said:

Ah even woodstorks seem tender with each other during the season of love!! My hubbie doesn’t understand why I love these ‘ugly bald birds.’ But, I love them. Since the neck has the texture of flint like you’d strike a match on, one of their nicknames is “Old Flinthead” and I like that one. The are also called Wood Ibises and are closely related to the regular Ibis oddly I guess you can see it in the curvature of the bill.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2013 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  I like them quite a bit as well although they may not have the most pleasant looking heads and faces. They are amazingly elegant flyers though.
  Yes I enjoy watching the ibis along with the large waders such as these storks and of course the spoonbills. 🙂
  
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lylekrahn on April 20, 2013 at 3:59 pm said:

Great photos. The question is can they keep it up. I have my doubts.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2013 at 6:47 pm said:
  
  I’m really pulling for these two kids to make it! 😀
  Glad you liked the pics!
  
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Scott Marshall on April 21, 2013 at 4:26 pm said:

I am sorry Phil these are ugly birds

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- Phil Lanoue on April 21, 2013 at 6:36 pm said:
  
  Well OK I guess you can get away with that type of comment with these guys, but don’t say that about the alligators. They can be very sensitive and we don’t want to hurt any feelings. 😀
  
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  - Scott Marshall on April 21, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:
    
    may have failed there already – ha ha -simpler to keep the Atlantic between us…. hell Terrapins made me nervous
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2013 at 11:31 am said:
      
      I could send a few of my big nose and big teeth friends over for a visit. 🙂
      
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Fergiemoto on April 22, 2013 at 6:42 pm said:

Awww…how adorable!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2013 at 11:28 am said:
  
  They seemed to really be enjoying each other’s company! 🙂
  
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meyer23 on April 24, 2013 at 5:58 pm said:

That’s a nice photo love story.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2013 at 11:29 am said:
  
  Well it’s something a little different anyway. 🙂
  
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Bella Remy Photography on April 24, 2013 at 7:01 pm said:

Awww..so lovey dovey and fluffed up.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2013 at 11:29 am said:
  
  They do look fluffed and in love. 🙂
  
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theforagingphotographer on May 13, 2013 at 6:34 am said:

Beautiful – love the reflections!

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