“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is what it also takes to sit down and listen.” ~ Sir Winston Churchill
Woody wood stork is not afraid to say his piece,
after which, he sits down again.
“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would rather have talked.” ~ Mark Twain
Wishing you all a safe and peaceful weekend.
anotherdayinparadise 
Woody is very wise…and beautiful too😺Pawkisses for a Happy Day🐾😽💞
Woody is a handsome stork, great shots & message, Sylvia!
Thanks, Donna. Yes, Woody is a very distinguished looking guy. 😅
Excellent pictures. And an adorable bird.
Thanks. He is very cute.
Woody reminds me of Winston! 😀
Ha…….he does have that look about him. 😀
These are two lovely quotes considering current world events. My mother always says it’s much harder to listen than to do the talking.
Thanks, Carol. My mom was a very good listener.
I always learn something from you, you are such a wise person
You have wonderful wildlife around, Sylvia!
Thanks, Sue. I appreciate all my wild neighbours. 🙂
Good!
Woody is a wise boy.
Have a good weekend. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. I did and hope you did too. 🙂
Great photos to go with Churchill’s quotes, and my absolute favourite is Mark Twain’s quote. We could sure do with lots of listening in high places at the moment.
Thanks, Gerrie. I am in agreement with you about the listening in high places. Far too much babble going on. 😦
Woody does have a bit of a physical resemblance to Mr. Churchill too!
I see what you mean, Dries. D
great pictures and great quotes, Sylvia! happy and safe weekend! 🙂
Thank you so much, Lola. 🤗
This looks very much like a Jabiru. In Florida? wow.
Yes, he does look similar, being that he’s also a stork. His colouring is a bit different though.
Yes, colour is different. But the beak shape? Your garden is fascinating anyway.
I respect Woody all the more for his taste in people to quote!
janet
Thanks, Janet. Woody is very well read. 🤣😅
Oh, the wisdom of “Feather on Friday!” So so so true. We can learn so much when Woody speaks his mind. Many hugs coming to you, my dear friend!
Hugs back to you, dear Rebecca. We can learn so much from our wild friends. 🤗😘
My but there are some big lessons to be learned around here, Ad. 🙂 🙂 Have a good weekend.
I know there are. My wild neighbours are just full of it. 😅
Mooi citaat en hij heeft alvast zijn zondagse kleding aangetrokken
Thanks, Marylou. Yes, he does look smart and Sunday-sombre. 🙂
Love that Mark Twain quote.
Thanks, Dawn. Me too. 🤗
Another good couple of photos, Sylvia. And I like the Mark Twain quote. I think I prefer listening to speaking anyway! 🙂
Thanks, Tom. Listening can get one into less trouble than talking too much. 🙂
Woody looks like a wise bird. 🙂
Thanks, Lavinia. Yes, he does look like a thinker. 🙂
Mr. Woody Wood Stork is smart …and lovable! Have a great weekend! xoxoxo
Thanks, Marina. Yes, he is smart and so adorable. 🙂 xxx
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Good for Woody! (He’s also quite the cutie!)
Oh yes, definitely a “cutie”. 🙂
Obviously the wood stork has checked out possible danger that may be around.
Here he is willing to show himself out in the open. People are a like that too.
Sometimes they don’t see what’s coming round the corner.
Neither does this beautiful bird. What a great shot!
You’all take care
So true, Eddie. Thanks for your thoughtful comment here. 🙂
I’ve always loved the Twain quote, Sylvia. Fantastic photos! Have a great weekend! ❤
Thanks, Jill. I love Mark Twain’s wit and wisdom. 🙂
oh my goodness, what a blessing to be able to view such beautiful creatures.
Yes, i do feel very blessed with so much wonderful wildlife in my backyard. 🙂
in your backyard, even better! 🙂
Woody’s adorable. I’ve never seen storks out here.
Yes, he does have a certain charm, Timothy. 🙂