The juvenile Wood Storks are getting bigger now, and there are lots of them in the nesting trees at one of our local preserves.
They are so coy and – I dare say – cute, with their impossibly large bills and fuzzy heads! 
Our Wood Storks are among the later nesting birds. They breed “. . . just in time for the traditional season of lowest water when prey items will be concentrated in shrunken wetlands, providing good hunting so the storks can feed their young.” (Florida Audubon). 
By this time next year, they’ll be large and beautiful, with solid, dark, wood-like bills, and leathery bald heads, and be able to forage on their own, like these adult Wood Storks wading in the in the shallow water of the marsh.
Birder's Journey 
Lovey close ups of the juveniles BJ, and I have to say that I do appreciate the interesting info and insights to the birds you post, it is these peculiar characteristics that I hook into as a passion of mine, which comes out in my book also. Birding for me is both fun and science of discovery of behaviour. Thanks again:-)
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Thank you, AB! I also find it so interesting to learn about birds from other parts of the world that we do not have here in the US
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Remarkable captures of the wood stork! Interesting reading. Thank you, Bj!
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Thanks for your visit and comments, Amy. Glad you enjoyed it 😉
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Excellent photographs and background info!
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Thanks, Belinda. I sometimes think that i’ve said a lot about a particular bird in past posts, but then I realize they may be new to many people.
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I can’t help but laugh when I look at your close-up photos of the juvenile Wood Storks. They look almost cartoonish with exaggerated features and outlandish expressions. Great captures!
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Thanks! Yes, there is something really comical but sweet about this baby bird’s face!
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Such lovely faces they have! Sweet juvenile birds and so huge, gotta love it. Wonderful shots as always, thanks for sharing them with us!
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I love your enthusiasm for these wonderful young Wood Storks – thank YOU, Laura!
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I think it’s their fuzzy heads that I just can’t resist!
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I agree – too cute.
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I’ve taken photos of the adults, but never a young one. Thank you for sharing these photos. What characters they are…fun.
Connie
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Thanks, Connie – they really are characters! And they are NOISY when hungry!
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Yes, they are cute!! Love the portrait!!
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Thanks, Tiny – they are such willing models! : D
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