Pärnu county (Kergu + Kerli) / Must-toonekurg 3

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What is going on there?

Kergu arrived at 21:44:58 - still no feeding (23:20)
chick is asking time to time intensively for food

Kerli is away since 10:40

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July 01
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 16 days old (hatched on 14.06)

EGGS
unhatched (laid on 13.05 at 22:22 and 16.05 at 02:05)

Stork chicks grow exponentially. 90 days in the nest is like 18-21 years for humans. This means that 1 day in the nest is like almost 3 months for a human child. That is why their transformation is so amazing and fast.

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Info on the late nesting:
- viewtopic.php?p=57312#p57312
- viewtopic.php?p=57325#p57325
- viewtopic.php?p=57342#p57342

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
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 01/07/2026

05:15:03 – Feeding by the male (Kergu), the chick received a small amount of food.
06:13:20 – The chick produced a pellet.

07:20 – The male (Kergu) flew away, leaving the chick alone. 07:24 – The male (Kergu) returned with moss.
07:30 – The male (Kergu) departed again. ?
07:45 – The male (Kergu) departed. 07:47 – The male (Kergu) returned with a branch to secure the nest.
? - 08:03:11 – The male (Kergu) brought moss.
08:05:42 – The male (Kergu) departed. 08:16:53 – The male (Kergu) returned with moss.

10:44 – The female (Kerli) returned to the nest.
10:45 – Feeding by the female (Kerli), she regurgitated two portions of food for the chick.

10:59 – The male (Kergu) returned; both parents were present on the nest.
11:26 – The chick produced a PS (poop shot).
11:32 – Feeding session with parental conflict: The male (Kergu) regurgitated food (fish) for the chick, but the female (Kerli) took it back and ate it herself. Immediately after, the male departed.

13:44 – The chick produced a good PS (poop shot).

15:05 – The male (Kergu) returned to the nest.
15:06 – The female (Kerli) departed.
15:07 – 15:08:30 – Feeding by the male (Kergu) consisting of three portions with a large amount of fish, including one very large fish that took the chick longer to swallow.

20:37:48 – The male (Kergu) arrived at the nest (no feeding followed).

Summary of Nest Concerns and the Biological Argument (Estonian Nest)

Viewer Concerns: Some viewers expressed anxiety and sadness over the chick being left alone for long periods, calling it "abandoned" and worrying that the parents have behavioral quirks or are "torturing" the chick by not feeding it enough.

The Anthropomorphic Counter-Argument: Experienced observers correctly pointed out that humans should not judge wild birds using human logic or emotions. It is currently very hot and food is difficult to find. The parents know exactly what they are doing and why. Their behavior is driven by natural survival instincts, and they are doing the absolute best they can under the circumstances.

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I have screenshots, I will upload later (I am away from my home)

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last info

9:46 PM @hommik72​
​Mida võiski arvata, et Kerlit pole. Hea, et Kergu õhtu ruttu koju tuli, mitte nagu eile. Neil oleks justkui tagavara pesa...
(Who would have thought that Kerli wasn't there? It's good that Kergu came home early in the evening, not like yesterday. It's like they have a spare nest...)
9:57 PM @ruthveske9405​​
22.55 ajas tibu üles, hakkas teda näkitsema.
(At 10:55 p.m., the chick woke up and started nibbling on him.)
10:40 PM@ruthveske9405​​S
ajab vihma. (It is raining.)
10:47 PM @hommik72​
​Tibul jäi jälle õhtusöök ära (The chick missed dinner again)

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July 02
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 17 days old (hatched on 14.06)

EGGS
unhatched (laid on 13.05 at 22:22 and 16.05 at 02:05)

Stork chicks grow exponentially. 90 days in the nest is like 18-21 years for humans. This means that 1 day in the nest is like almost 3 months for a human child. That is why their transformation is so amazing and fast.

-----
Info on the late nesting:
- viewtopic.php?p=57312#p57312
- viewtopic.php?p=57325#p57325
- viewtopic.php?p=57342#p57342

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
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 01/07/2026

Before 03:00 – It started to rain. The male parent (Kergu) provided cover for the chick, acting as an "umbrella" and keeping the small, 17-day-old chick sheltered under his plumage.
04:32:07 – A funny moment where the standing bird had a very relatable, sleepy morning reaction after waking up too early.
06:37 – The chick woke up hungry and began begging for food.

08:19 – Kergu left the nest.
08:21 – Kergu returned to the nest and attempted to feed the chick, but he brought no food.
08:25 – Kergu left the nest again.
08:28 – Kergu returned, bringing a large branch to improve the nest structure.
08:41 – It continued to rain. The chick was temporarily left uncovered in the nest, prompting concern from viewers due to its small size and vulnerability.

11:19 – The female parent (Kerli) arrived at the nest after the chick had been left alone for approximately 2 hours. She immediately fed the chick.

12:25 – Kergu arrived back at the nest and delivered a feeding. Simultaneously, Kerli left the nest.

16:36 – A feeding took place consisting of fish (likely sourced from the nearby artificial fish basket).

16:58 – Kergu flew away from the nest, leaving the chick alone.

19:01 – 19:10 – The chick remained alone in the nest. Viewers noted that despite being alone, the chick seemed calm and well-fed compared to the previous day when food was scarce.

21:20 – Kergu returned to the nest after an absence of more than 4 hours.
21:40 – The chick was observed begging Kergu for food.