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Stork Droppings C7A0955

Early morning and early evening light make Wakodahatchee wetlands a wonderful place if you enjoy photographing some of your favorite wading birds in flight. It’s not the place to capture those low-down, water-level shots. There’s no access to the water’s edge and for good reason. Several good-sized alligators also make Wakodahatchee their home. Get too close and they could make you their dinner.

A wood stork flies in sunlight against long shadows falling on the background foliage. These large birds continue to fortify the nest throughout the nesting season. Their nests are so close to the boardwalk that the unwittingly lackadaisical onlooker could find themselves wearing a splash or stork droppings if care isn’t taken. It’s well worth the risk.

 

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Uploaded on April 29, 2023
Taken on March 25, 2023