Ciconia Collection (page 2)

Eleazar Albin (British, active 1713-1759), The Stork (Ciconia Alba), published 1731-1738, hand-colored etching

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)

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White Stork - searching for food in a pond (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Maguari Stork - on branches (Ciconia maguari) Date:

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Black Stork - feeding in shallow lagoon - on spring migration (Ciconia nigra) Date:

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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Abdim's Storks - in flight with frog prey (Ciconia abdimii) Date:

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White Stork - At dusk with full moon on its nest on an Umbrella Pine (Pinus pinea). (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork - on the nest; late winter (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork - Close up (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork - Close up (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork - at wildlife park (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Children - group looking at White Stork at animal park (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Children - with White Stork at animal park (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Woolly-necked Stork - standing on log (Ciconia episcopus) Date:

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Woolly-necked Stork - on log with one leg raised (Ciconia episcopus) Date:

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White Stork - at its nest on one of the towers of the world-famous kasbahs (= fortress) at Ait Benhaddou which are under the auspices of the UNESCO. (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork - at its nest on the kasbah (= fortress) Taourirt in the town of Ouarzazate south of the High Atlas mountains (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari) Date:

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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Date:

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Black Stork flying - Bulgaria

Black Stork walking in stream - Bulgaria

Black Stork standing in stream - Bulgaria

Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) juvenile, in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, U. S. A
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) juvenile, in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, U.S.A

White Stork at nest, Extremadura Spain

White Stork in flight - Spain

White Stork nests on dead trees on the Belen Plain, Extremadura Spain

White Stork nesting on bird watching hide at Almaraz de Tajo near C ceres, Extremadura, Spain

Ciconia nigra, black stork
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

White Stork, Ciconia ciconia, adult on nest on chimney, Rust, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

White Stork, Ciconia ciconia, adult on nest by church in Rust city, Rust, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork, Ciconia ciconia, adults on nest by church in Rust city, Rust, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April 2007

White Stork, Ciconia ciconia, pair on nest on chimney, Rust, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork in long grass - Extremadura, Spain

White Storks nesting on old building, Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain

White Storks nesting on electrical pylon, Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain

White Storks nesting on church tower, visitor centre Coto Donana, Spain

White Stork on Stone Pine with Squacco Herons - Coto Donana, Spain

White Storks nesting on church tower, Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain

White Storks nesting in a Stone Pine, Coto Donana, Spain

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The majestic Ciconia ciconia, also known as the European white stork, is a sight to behold. These elegant birds are often seen in pairs, engaging in the intimate act of mating on their nests at sunset. One such beautiful moment was captured at the Knepp estate in Sussex. Not only are these storks captivating during their courtship rituals, but they are equally mesmerizing when they take flight. A captive reared juvenile White stork was spotted soaring gracefully over the Knepp Estate, showcasing its impressive wingspan against the backdrop of a picturesque landscape. Parenthood is an important aspect of a white stork's life. A devoted parent can be observed standing proudly beside its three developing chicks. The recently hatched chicks eagerly beg for food from their nest, displaying their adorable vulnerability and dependence on their parents. White storks have unique ways of communicating with each other. They perform an enchanting up-down display while clattering their bills together, creating rhythmic sounds that resonate through the air. Nest-building is a shared responsibility among white storks. Witnessing a male landing with nest material and joining his mate showcases their teamwork and dedication to creating a safe haven for their offspring. While we focus primarily on Ciconia ciconia, it's worth mentioning another member of this bird family - the black stork (Ciconia nigra). Found in Hungary during May, these striking creatures add diversity to our avian world. Human intervention has also played a role in supporting these magnificent birds' habitats. In Extremadura, Spain, poles erected by the city of Caceres serve as nesting sites for white storks – providing them with secure places to raise future generations. Migration is an integral part of these birds' lives as well. Observing a white stork perched high on a tree while migrating towards Europe within Masai-Mara Game Reserve evokes feelings of awe and wonder.