Date: 7/5/25 10:55 am From: Patty McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Probable Wood Stork at Bald Knob NWR
We saw what looked good for a Wood Stork in flight along Coal Chute, about 1/2 mile south of the grain bins. We got out of the car to get better looks and hopefully snap a few pictures, but it quickly disappeared into the bright sun and clouds. The eBird Bar Chart shows that Wood Storks should start showing up any day now, so we'll wait until our next visit to hopefully see and photograph one. There are three flooded fields around the grain bins that are attracting a variety of waders, including Snowy Egrets and Little Blue Herons. One is Cell 5, northwest of the grain bins. Another is on Coal Chute, about a mile south of the grain bins, and the third one is on the south end of Ditch 13. Any of these could easily attract the next round of visiting and hungry waders.Here's info on birding the refuge ... and be sure to check the pages for the various sub-locations.https://birdinghotspots.org/hotspot/L218758Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
