An interesting view of the nest structure.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 7, 2025
Wood Stork In Nest
Tag Archives: Wood Stork
Wood Stork Chicks
Cypress Wetlands is hosting lots of Wood Stork nests this season and there are good views into a few of them.
The chicks were in constant motion, figuring out how to manipulate their gangly bodies.
Another visible nest had three chicks, although I only got photos of two at a time. The parents were intent on their own grooming.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 7, 2025
Wood Stork Gliding By, Return Trip
The Wood Stork broke a small branch off a tree and took it on a gliding path back to his nest.
Wingspan 59.1-68.9 in (150-175 cm)
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
March 25, 2025
Wood Stork Flying
Wood Storks were flying all around the rookery as they gathered nesting materials from the nearby trees. Their size means they often have to circle around a time or two to get lined up with their target.
Wingspan 59.1-68.9 in (150-175 cm)
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
March 25, 2025
Wood Stork Flying In To Feed
A small flock of Wood Storks was feeding in the shallow water in the big pond at Donnelley WMA.
Another Stork dropped in…
…made a somewhat graceful landing…
…one more step…
…then immediately started to feed.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 28, 2024
Wood Storks In Flight
In no particular hurry, this Wood Stork flew directly in front of me. He stayed at an angle I was able to follow him along as he crossed a variety of backgrounds.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 28, 2024
Wood Storks Abound
The water in the big pond at Donnelley WMA was still low when we returned on July 28 and the light was perfect for some reflection images.
These wading birds were in constant motion as the fed in the shallow water, the Wood Storks by feeling in the water with their beaks. The Tricolor Herons and Snowy Egrets watched the water patiently, waiting to strike with their bills.
Occasionally another bird would join the crowd.
This one made more of a flying hop.
The birds already feeding pay no attention to new comers.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 28, 2024
Juvenile Wood Storks Preening
I last visited the Wood Stork Chicks  at Cypress Wetlands in June. While many of them have fledged, this pair didn’t exhibit any flight intentions and were concentrating on their preening.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
August 2, 2024
Wood Stork Chicks in Nest
The adult Wood Storks appeared to be passing nest duty, after first inspecting their pair of chicks.
Not yet walking, the chicks were scrambling around probably hoping to get fed.
One adult flew off, which gave the other a bit more room to maneuver…
…check on junior’s grooming…
…and then get a little space away from the chicks.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 12, 2024
Wood Stork Bringing Nest Material
Watching a Wood Stork gather nest materials is a treat, especially when they fly right over you! I couldn’t see into the vegetation where these sticks were being delivered so don’t know if these are for repairs or new nests.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 12, 2024