Experiences with Painted Stork

It's not difficult to find some Painted Stork photos. But how's about taking photos of them in the wild? Hunting activities make them are now near threatened bird, they are becoming so shy from the people. So here are my experiences:
- You should be prepared because they are so shy bird. They can see you from a very very long distances so if you wanna to close to the subject you should approach them slowly, step by step.
- You should wear clothes that can make them hard to find you like camourflage clothes. I used to spot them first, then the next morning I woke up at 4 or 5am and take my tend to their place, set up everything and wait for them.
- They can hear you from a very long distances. So watch your step and try to keep silent (especially if you go with a small group of people).
- Learn their behaviors to have a good shot, wait until they do something interesting.
Well, let's have a look at what we have here :) I think it's not as I expect but ....let's have a look :) 

Take off:

A Couple:
 































Have a rest

And...

Enjoy :)
Hoang Le
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