Woody’s Evening In The Marsh

This wood stork flew into the salt marsh yesterday evening just prior to sunset and stayed around long enough to grab a quick bite to eat. Soon he was off again and likely headed out to follow the tide and the fish that would be coming in with it.

20 thoughts on “Woody’s Evening In The Marsh”

Lyle Krahn on May 17, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:

That really is an intriguing looking bird – maybe because I’ve never seen one. I enjoyed the shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 17, 2014 at 8:40 pm said:
  
  Well they have a kind of prehistoric look to them and a face only a mother could love, but that’s also why I tend to find them rather endearing. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing this unusual bird!
  
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Charlotte on May 17, 2014 at 7:15 pm said:

I am reminded of video I saw years ago of gooney birds, with their 3 foot wing span, coming in for a landing. How amazing the wood stork doesn’t crash land on his enormous beak every time!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:47 pm said:
  
  There have been times when large groups of wood storks have flown right in front of me and wow they can sure displace a lot of air with those huge wings!
  
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Amy on May 17, 2014 at 8:45 pm said:

Great capture, Phil! Thank you for introducing this intriguing looking bird to us!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:48 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing our pal Woody!
  
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Gunta on May 17, 2014 at 9:28 pm said:

Why does it not surprise me that you would find this critter endearing along with Mr A? Guess they must grow on you in some way.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Yeah they really do. Never did pick up any affection for gulls though, those things are pretty much shore pigeons. 🙂
  
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Pat on May 18, 2014 at 11:18 am said:

Lovely shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch!
  
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dinajohnston on May 18, 2014 at 1:01 pm said:

Beautiful colors and tone. Love the reflection.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you liked these, thanks!
  
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anotherday2paradise on May 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm said:

Wonderful shots, Phil. I especially love the one with the full reflection. Totally awesome! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Sylvia, glad you liked seeing Woody!
  
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The Dancing Rider on May 18, 2014 at 4:19 pm said:

I love him. Woody would be welcome at our house any time! Great coloring on him, and love the reflection shot, and his souful eye(s) in the last shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:51 pm said:
  
  Every once in a while we will have a wood stork visit the pond behind us but so far none have tried to come into the house. A young brown pelican though is another story… 🙂
  
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Chillbrook on May 18, 2014 at 4:38 pm said:

fabulous shots Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:51 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed them!
  
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Steve Gingold on May 18, 2014 at 4:52 pm said:

Woody’s quite the looker…must be mistaken for a vulture at the birdie bar. 🙂 All are nice, but I really like the first landing shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2014 at 2:52 pm said:
  
  They do have sort of a vulture look to them, and we have vultures everywhere here too.
  Glad you enjoyed seeing these shots Steve!
  
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