WHAT are these? Marabou storks

Marabou storks are known as scavengers, meaning they feed mainly on carrion and animal scraps. Although this may seem a little gross, it is extremely beneficial for the environment in that animal carcasses are removed from the environment and the spread of pathogens and bacteria is halted.

[Diana]

What a great sight and capture, not the prettiest of birds though 😁

[Paula Fontanini]

What a fantastic capture of these huge birds!

[Dianne]

A bit of a roadblock going on there. A great image and explanation.

[Rob Z]

Wow - that's amazing!

[Corinne C]

A little strange looking and they seem extremely useful to the eco system.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

ooooh they are marvellous!

[Carole Sandford]

Great capture of these unusual birds. Not the prettiest, but they obviously have their place amongst this environment!

[Harry J Benson]

Nice spotting and presentation

[Renee Salamon]

Great capture

[Mickey Anderson]

Very cool, make our Buzzards look small!!

[gloria jones]

Great capture

[Peachfront]

Such confiding birds... they think we think they're cute!

[haskar]

Nice observed and lovely shot.

[Christina]

Great shot - they look huge!

[Junko Y]

I just saw some today for the first time. They are amazing birds both to see and to know what they do.