Woody wood stork is a large and heavy bird, over 40 inches tall and weighing approximately 7 lbs. Nevertheless, he manages to balance elegantly and effortlessly on a tree branch. I love to watch him in flight with his impressive wingspan and then see how he gracefully lands on exactly the branch of his choosing. His straight, pointed beak can be 9 inches long and is used for building a nest, procuring food and is also an Impressive combat weapon. He’s always a very welcome visitor to our backyard here in Florida.
Wishing you all a relaxing weekend and a very happy Mothers’ Day to all of you who are fortunate enough to be mothers.
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Impressive is the right word for that beak. I’m catching up after being away with no phone reception.
Thanks, Carol. 😘
Beautifully captured, Sylvia! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Thanks, Donna. (Whatever were you doing in my spam?) 😳
Probably because I am a little cuckoo….. 😉
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And a wonderful Mother’s Day to you, too… 💞
Thanks, Gunta. xx
Please have a very relax weekend too. I think Mr. Woody has just get ahead into weekend than me.
Thanks, YC. I think Woody is well into his weekend by now.
Woody is a very handsome stork, Sylvia!
Yes he is, Lavinia. His bald head doesn’t detract from his good looks. 😅
You are really blessed with all your wildlife.
Yes, I know I am.
He’s found some real comfort here. Just exactly what
he was looking for! And it has the perfect view!
Great photo Sylvia, Happy Mother’s Day
Thanks so much, dear Eddie.
your welcome Sylvia, enjoy your weekend!
Happy mother’s day to you too!
Thanks, Aletta.
A good photo and informative prose
Thanks, Derrick.
Beautiful Woody! Happy Mother’s Day, my dear Sylvia! xoxoxo
Thank you, dear Marina. xxhugsxx
…and more hugs your way! 🤗😘
He’s found a perfect spot Sylvia ! I I think you caught his best side too 😉
Happy Mother’s Day Sylvia ! Enjoy your full of life sunny ‘ backyard ‘x
Thanks, dear Poppy. Yes, I think I did catch his best side. He’s very particular. 🙂
His perch looks rather precarious. Do I see a concerned look on his face? 😀
Enjoy the weekend and Mother’s Day, Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Dries. Maybe he just spotted Mr A. 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day, Sylvia. xo
Thanks so much, Jill. xx
Isn’t it amazing how they can be so at ease on a branch or a tangle of them? 🙂 Nice to see a post from you. Have a lovely weekend.
Yes, I always marvel at their perfect poise, Janet. Hope your weekend is wonderful too. xx
Wowww he is wonderful
Thanks, Marylou. Yes, he’s quite magnificent.
It’s amazing how such a large bird can be so graceful! Beautiful photo and a pretty amazing yard, too. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. I love it here. So much to see.
Great capture. Happy Mother’s Day to you, Sylvia.
Thanks so much, Dawn.
Your “backyard”? Your own private national park you mean? 😉
I suppose you’re right, Brian. Complete with patrolling alligator too. 😅
Yeah. I remember that. I’m not sure I’d be as calm as you are… 😉
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