This time of year, our Wood Storks stay pretty relaxed, singing and/or . . . 
. . . dancing.
By next month, we’ll start seeing them doing pirouettes overhead.
Then the crowds will arrive, and the Wood Storks will start taking over ALL the nesting tree islands!
And then, come February and March, the huge fluffy Wood Storks will once again be busy tending to the next generation.
Unique and simple with beautiful pics!
Great post! Thanks, BJ.
Thank you for that very nice comment, Berny!
Oh, how wonderful to see them in the breeding season and in the wild! I’ve only seen them in captivity. Your images are wonderful.
Even here in Florida, there was a time not so long ago that it was much more rare to see Woodstorks. Thankfully they are doing well now, and in fact, they have sort of taken over one of our local wetlands areas! ☺️
I love wood storks too! Great time of year coming up!
Yes, it really is a great time of year here in South Florida, Pam. The warblers are back, our other small birds are active, and the large wading birds are becoming more and more plentiful every day!
Outstanding shots, Carol. 🙂
How very kind of you, HJ. These Woodstorks make perfect photography models – they’re so large, and they don’t move very fast even when they’re busy foraging!
They seem very communal like the Ibis Donna, a fascinating bird beautifully showcased.
Yes! The Woodstorks really do congregate with other Woodstorks. We see them foraging together rather peacefully in the marshes and shallow ponds with Herons, Egrets, Spoonbills, and other wading birds. But when it comes to building their nests, they definitely tend to be bossy. ☺️
Sorry I meant BJ.
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Relaxing, singing, dancing… love them all! Great series of these engaging giants.
‘Engaging giants’ – What a great description of these wonderful birds! ☺️ Thank you, Ellen!
I love Wood Storks too! Of course, you knew that. 😉 These are beautiful shots, I would love to see so many at once like the tree island, WOW!
Thanks, Donna! Lol, come visit Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Feb-March. You’ll see MANY tree islands literally covered with Wood Storks! 👀They’ve really taken over in the past several years.
Just looked WW up, 119 miles from our winter location. I just may do a day trip Jan/Feb to see them!!
I hope you do! Keep me posted!☺️
Such interesting birds and your photographs of them are wonderful.
The Wood Storks are a real favorite. Some people say they have ‘a face only a mother could love’ (☺️), but I think they are beautiful and have such a strong character!