Jõgeva County (new nest -2025) / Must-toonekurg 2

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English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log – 30/06/2026

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04:07 – The male departs from the nest.

05:49 – The female arrives and perches on a branch.
05:51 – The female enters the nest.
05:53 – Feeding by the female.
05:55 – The female departs.

07:10 – The male arrives.
07:13 – Feeding by the male.
07:14 – The male departs.

07:52 – The male arrives and brings nest material (moss/branch).
07:54 – The male departs.

07:56 – The male arrives and brings more moss.
08:02 – The male departs.

08:45 – The male arrives.
08:55 – Feeding by the male.
08:59 – The male departs.

11:21 – The male arrives.
11:29 – An unidentifiable bird flies near the nest.
11:30 – The male departs.

13:11 – Observer note: A parent arrives at the nest, preens its own feathers first, and does not provide any food. The chicks are begging for food but receive none.

Stream Status:

14:46 – The live broadcast has stopped / ended.

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continuation:

14:46:30 – Technical screen / stream offline (broadcast ended).
18:14:30 – Stream back online.

18:20 – An adult stork departs the nest.

18:24 – Male arrives at the nest, bringing moss/grass as nesting material.
18:25 – Male departs.

18:28 – Male returns to the nest and provides water (hydration) to the chicks.
18:29 – Male departs.

18:36 – Female arrives at the nest; both parents are simultaneously present.
18:44 – Feeding: Chicks are fed with large fish.
18:58 – Female departs.

21:07 – Female arrives at the nest.
21:09 – Feeding: Female delivers food to the chicks.
21:12 – Female departs.

Key Takeaways:

Technical Disruption: The stream was offline for nearly three and a half hours (from 14:46:30 until 18:14:30).

Hydration and Material: Shortly after the broadcast resumed, the male showed active care by bringing grass to line the nest, followed by a quick return to deliver water to the chicks.

Parental Overlap: Both parents met at the nest at 18:36, leading to an abundant feeding session with large fish. The female returned for another short visit after 21:00 to deliver a late feeding.

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