A few of the usual suspects as seen on a recent weekend walk -- for Stuart's Wild Bird Wednesday.
Our first woodstork photo op of the season. There's an ibis hiding out on the back branch as well.
A pretty little mockingbird enjoying the warm day.
Even in bad light, the cormorant is easy to recognize. (I don't know which kind of cormorant it was though.)
The turkey vulture looks like he's wondering where his next meal is coming from.
Not the greatest birding -- but a lovely day nonetheless. It was warm and dry enough to go for a walk in the swampy woods. Everything else is a bonus!
For great virtual birding, visit Stuart's site and click the links.
Nice to see so many birds on your walk. The storks are really cool looking birds.
Posted by: Karen | January 22, 2013 at 08:47 AM
These are wonderful finds Sallie!
I like all of them from the sweet little mockingbird to the Vulture with the face only a mother could love. Wonderful composition with the fence post and grass!
Posted by: Carletta | January 22, 2013 at 08:47 AM
Great series Sallie!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | January 22, 2013 at 09:17 AM
That Woodstock is a new one for me. What a treat! I'd call this a successful birding day. :)
Posted by: Gail | January 22, 2013 at 09:28 AM
These photos are superb-and lovely to see in my winter!!!
Posted by: HAZEL | January 22, 2013 at 10:19 AM
i think your 'cormorant' is a buzzard. :) just my opinion.
love the wood storks!!! got to see one here one year. was thrilling!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Wood-storks!? Lovely!
Posted by: Kusum | January 22, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Nice birds! I like the storks and ibis!
And I envy you the warmth you're having!
Greetings Pia
Posted by: Pia, Sweden | January 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM
The woodstork is very cool. It's totally new to me.
Posted by: EG CameraGirl , Canada | January 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Great photos of all the birds and the Florida climate sounds very nice - and not nearly so hot as it still is out here!
Posted by: Mick | January 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Great bird shots. You have to wonder how those scrawney, skinny legs support the body of the woodstork.
You certainly have a variety of vultures in your area.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Posted by: Colin Huggins | January 22, 2013 at 01:47 PM
Sounds like a nice day to be "out and about". Good photo of the woodstorks. Don't think we have those in Kansas. Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | January 22, 2013 at 01:57 PM
Lovely photos!
Happy WBW to you!
Posted by: HansHB | January 22, 2013 at 02:17 PM
I think the wood storks are awesome looking birds! Great shots, Sallie!
Posted by: Eileen | January 22, 2013 at 02:21 PM
The wood storks are fun to see! You took some wonderful photos! Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 22, 2013 at 04:21 PM
Fantastic photography of nature's wildlife ~ Wonderful! ^_^
(A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Posted by: Carol and artmusedog ^_^ | January 22, 2013 at 04:52 PM
Wonderful treat! Thank you so much!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | January 22, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Nice sightings on your walk.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 22, 2013 at 06:20 PM
Beautiful bird pictures ! You must be quiet far away, otherwise they wouldn't model like that :) !
Posted by: Gattina | January 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Those big Wood Storks look so ungainly in the trees. The Mockingbird is pretty and the other two look a bit menacing.
In answer to your question:
No trip across the pond this year. They are coming over here in April.
Posted by: diane | January 23, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Interesting birds, Sallie. You live in a very beautiful country!
Thanks for your comment! I don't know if the part where we stayed in Tasmania was affected by the bushfires, because we were already on our way home when they started. I wrote to the owner of one of the cottages if they had suffered from the fires.I hope the people we met, are all okay.
Posted by: Reader Wil | January 23, 2013 at 06:14 AM
Love the wood storks! Turkey vultures aren't the prettiest bird, but I do enjoy taking pics of them.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 23, 2013 at 07:09 AM
Lovely bird pictures, Sallie! Glad to know the day was warm and great for a wonderful walk around. My favorite here is the mocking bird, petite and adorable :)
Posted by: Arti | January 23, 2013 at 08:21 AM
I am in Berlin for a week in snow and with very low temperatures. No birds, here ! I hope they flew down south !
Posted by: Annie | January 23, 2013 at 09:06 AM
I saw these birds in CR but never here in sweden. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | January 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM
I love your shots and your optimistic outlook on the day.
Have a wonderful day, Sallie
Posted by: Pam | January 23, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Lovely shots!
Posted by: Pat | January 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Isn't it wonderful to be in Florida in the winter! Or any other time for some of us.....:)
Really nice shots you got during your walk.
--Wally
Posted by: Wally | January 23, 2013 at 04:12 PM
Hi there - I like the turkey vultures. Rather gothic!
On some (well many) walks my kids seem to to to too pleased with the prospect of going up hill!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | January 24, 2013 at 02:44 AM
Fantastic shots of the birds. I don't think I've ever seen a woodstork.
Posted by: Carver | January 24, 2013 at 05:59 AM
Amazing shots. Love that first one the best - it's gorgeous!
Posted by: ladyfi | January 24, 2013 at 06:16 AM
any day you can get out with nature is a great day to me...
Posted by: Rambling Woods | January 26, 2013 at 11:30 AM