It is impossible on any visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm rookery during breeding season not to be impressed by the amount of energy that goes into nest building. And, given the Wood Storks preference for fresh clipped greenery from the tops of threes, and the Egrets’ and Herons’ preference for dry sticks, it is a wonder there are any trees still standing within miles of the Farm. 😉

I find the Wood Storks bearing gifts particularly photogenic, whether perched or in flight.

It may be only a bit a branch, but the Wood Stork always bears its gifts so proudly.

Nikon Coolpix P500 at 400-810mm equivalent fields of view. User selected Flight and Action program.

Processed in Lightroom for Clarity and Sharpness.