There has been a continuing Wood Stork at Beaverdam Creek near Westhampton. I think I saw a Wood Stork briefly years ago as I was driving through the highway that cuts through the Everglades on the way to the Keys. Since I wasn't 100% sure I had a lifer Wood Stork, I decided to make the hour trip to see this one. I left around 5am and on the way another birder reported the Stork. I pulled over on Montauk Highway and got good looks at it. The photos aren't great because it was early and cloudy but at least I can safely say without any doubt that I have seen a Wood Stork. After about 15 minutes, the stork flew south over the creek/ marsh. I drove further down to try to relocate it but had to leave. Interestingly, another birder reported the stork later where I briefly tried to look. It was probably hiding in the phrags when I tried to relocate it. Since it was still early when I got back to Massapequa, I stopped at the preserve where I saw my FOS Chestnut Sided Warbler.
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