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Rare Juvenile Wood Stork Spotted in Wisconsin

8/16/2025

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A juvenile wood stork was spotted in Wisconsin's Mud Lake Wildlife Area by a deer hunter.
Wildlife technician Jeff Bahls confirmed the sighting, suggesting the bird was lost during migration.
Wood storks are usually found in Gulf Coast states and are considered a threatened species.
The bird has not been seen since it flew northeast with pelicans.
Unusual bird sightings often occur during this time of year.

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Story summary

A juvenile wood stork was spotted in Wisconsin's Mud Lake Wildlife Area by a deer hunter.
Wildlife technician Jeff Bahls confirmed the sighting, suggesting the bird was lost during migration.
Wood storks are usually found in Gulf Coast states and are considered a threatened species.
The bird has not been seen since it flew northeast with pelicans.
Unusual bird sightings often occur during this time of year.