Black Stork
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Forested rivers, remote wetlands.
Diet: Fish, amphibians.
Best time to spot: Soars on thermals.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
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