The Woodstork Twins
by Angie Mossburg
Title
The Woodstork Twins
Artist
Angie Mossburg
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
How can anyone not love these cuties? They are two woodstork chicks enjoying the nest just after a rain in Del Ray Beach, Florida.
These social storks nest colonially, with up to 25 nests in one tree. Pairs often mate for life.
In Florida, Wood Storks breed during the late winter dry season, when their fish prey are concentrated in shrinking pools. They regularly fly up to 12 miles from the nesting colony while foraging and will go much farther during droughts in search of food.
Wood Storks have a specialized style of feeding, relying on touch to catch fish. A group feeds by slowly wading through the water with open bills; when a bird's bill touches a fish, it quickly snap it shut to secure the meal.
Although not considered true migrants, juvenile Wood Storks disperse northward after the breeding season, and adults move in response to food availability. They are impressive fliers, with flocks soaring as high as 6,000 feet on warm air thermals.
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Thankful for the features in the following Fine Art America Groups:
Real Animal Photoraphs - May2023
Nikon Full Frame Camera - May2023
Created by Southern Artists - May2023
Hodge Podge - May2023
Art for the Cafe or Restaurant - May2023
Art - It is Good For You - May2023
Lady Photographers & Artists - May2023
A Woman's Touch - May2023
Wild Birds of the World - Nov2023
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May 1st, 2023
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Comments (23)
Jennifer Jenson 18 Days Ago
Love these little ones! Had to come back and vote for them in the contest!
Tory Wilcox
Too (and two!) cute with great detail. They seem to have a lot to say about his new world!
Judi Dressler
Such an adorable capture, Angie! And Congrats on your Dawn's Delightful Dozen selection!
Steve Gass
Wonderful capture! Congrats on this image being chosen as one of Dawn's Delightful Dozen picks!!!
Dawn Currie
Congratulations! You are one of Dawn’s Delightful Dozen for December 3, 2023!! This fine image has that "something special" that makes it an extraordinary image among the many artworks submitted to Wild Birds of the World - A Nature Photography Group.
Dawn Currie
Congratulations! This fine image of an identified wild bird is among the features for 11/25/2023! Thank you for sharing with the Wild Birds of the World - A Nature Photography Group. Please take a moment to add it to the November 2023 Features discussion for additional visibility.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… NATURE-SHOWCASING THE SOUTH AND MID ATLANTIC! F/L
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