Stork Collection (#3)

Storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on poles in the Natural Monument Los Barruecos, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on the church roof, Trujillo, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Portugal, Algarve, Alvor, Storks in nest

A horse with a foal are seen near an old football goal in a field near the village of Koryst, Ukraine May 13, 2018. Picture taken May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Quiet evening
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Hello
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Newborns with stork Italy. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Group of stuffed waders, displayed in the Zoological Museum la Specola in Florence. The group is made up of, among others, storksand cranes

Stork on top of wooden stump

Wood stork in flight

Australian Black Stork On Toilet
In The Washroom

Australian Animals In the Bathroom
In The Washroom

Acanthus spirals, with birds in them, detail of the apsidal mosaic in S. Maria Maggiore, Rome, work by Iacopo Torriti Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, apse Mosaic Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Medieval country life in from 16th century engraving, pub in 1931 (engraving)
3794211 Medieval country life in from 16th century engraving, pub in 1931 (engraving); (add.info.: Medieval country life. The Bookman vol 81 November 1931 p128); Lebrecht History

The flight of three pelicans
Zipi Raviv

Captive reared juvenile White stork (Ciconia ciconia) in flight over the Knepp Estate soon after release, Sussex, UK, August 2019

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) parent standing beside its three developing chicks. In captive breeding colony raising young birds for UK White Stork reintroduction project at the Knepp Estate

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) nest at captive breeding colony raising chicks for UK White Stork reintroduction project at the Knepp Estate. Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxfordshire, UK, May 2019

Recently hatched White stork (Ciconia ciconia) chicks begging for food in their nest. In captive breeding colony raising young birds for UK White Stork reintroduction project at the Knepp Estate

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair performing an up-down display with bill clattering on their nest in an Oak tree, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) male landing with nest material and joining his mate on their nest in an Oak tree at sunset, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019

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A stork flies over the countryside on April 25, 2019 in Lavau-sur-Loire, western France. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

Black stork (Ciconia nigra) Hungary May

Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti. Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)

RF- White storks (Ciconia ciconia) nesting on poles erected by the city of Caceres in Extremadura, Spain, to compensate for the removal of an old farmhouse supporting a colony of storks

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) in tree, migrating towards Europe, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Snake Pine at Taga Bay, 1863. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Snake Pine at Taga Bay, 1863. Series: Famous Places on the Tokaido

Yellow billed stork, Chobe River, Botswana

Yellow-billed storks and Grey heron silhouetted in Wafwa Lagoon, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

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SOMERSET HOUSE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE. A detailed view of a plasterwork panel depicting a scene from Aesops Fables, in the reception room of Somerset House

Wood Storks (Mycteria Americana) in flight, Sanibel Island, J. N
Wood Storks (Mycteria Americana) in flight, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA

Manor House Venz, Ruegen Island, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Abdims Stork (Ciconia abdimii) in flight Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa February

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria Ibis) landing in nesting colony, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria Ibis), Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria Ibis) in flight, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Storks are seen in the sky near Avenches, Switzerland April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Storks that were saved by a Bulgarian man are pictured in the village of Chernik
Storks that were saved by Bulgarian Idzhabi Sali are pictured in the village of Chernik, Bulgaria, March 21, 2018. Dozens of people from villages in north-eastern Bulgaria took storks to their houses

Storks rest on their snow-covered nest in Skopje, Macedonia March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski

Storks are pictured on the roof of the Swiss National Stud in Avenches August 31, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Storks that were saved by Bulgarian farmer Ismail are pictured in the village of Zaritsa
Storks that were saved by Bulgarian farmer Safet Ismail are pictured in the village of Zaritsa, Bulgaria, March 21, 2018. Dozens of people from villages in north-eastern Bulgaria took storks to their

A male stork feeds his mate in their nest on the roof of a house in the town of Wijk Bij Duurstede in central Netherlands April 1, 2010

Wood Storks, Feeding, Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, Florida

Arco da Vila, Faro, Eastern Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

The Ruins of Chellah with Minaret, Rabat, Morocco, North Africa

Details of The Minaret with Nesting Stork at The Ruins of Chellah, Rabat, Morocco, North Africa

Africa, Tanzania, Lake Eyasi. Yellow billed stork flying

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"The Majestic Stork: A Symbol of Grace and Parenthood" In the vast Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa, a remarkable creature known as the Shoebill stands tall. With its distinctive beak resembling an old-fashioned shoe, this bird captivates all who encounter it. Its presence has been immortalized in various forms, from captivating photographs to stunning illustrations. One such depiction can be found in Picture No. 10856402, where a Stork gracefully carries a precious bundle - a symbol of new life and hope. This image brings to mind the timeless connection between storks and babies, often portrayed in children's stories like Allers Jrnl or even on vintage Messageries Maritimes posters. But beyond folklore lies the true essence of these magnificent birds. Take for instance the Digital illustration of Marabou Stork with its pink gular sack; it showcases their unique features that set them apart from other wading birds. The Shoebill itself, also known as Balaeniceps rex or Shoe-Billed Stork, commands attention with its regal stature and enigmatic aura. Not limited to African landscapes alone, storks have made their mark across continents. In North Hesse, Germany, one can witness the ethereal flight of Great Egrets or Great White Herons against the backdrop of nature's beauty at dawn or dusk – truly a sight to behold. Venturing further into Brazil's rich avian diversity reveals another member of this majestic family: Jabiru mycteria or Jabiru storks soaring through vibrant skies during evening hours. Their full-length wingspan evokes awe as they navigate effortlessly through time and space. These incredible creatures have long captured our imagination; their significance extends beyond mere symbolism. As depicted by Arthur Rackham in his enchanting illustration for Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare, " storks embody grace, wisdom, and the importance of patience.