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

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July 05
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CHICKS
- 1st chick: 20 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 05/07/2026

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• 07:43:45 The chick stands up and walks backwards to defecate.
• 07:55 Kerli feeding.

• 08:59:32 Kergu arrives at the nest with a long stick. Kerli leaves.
• 09:01 Kergu feeding.
• 09:07:34 Kergu flies away.

• 09:35 It is raining slightly at the nest.
• 09:56 The chick stands up on its feet and walks, using its bill for balance.

• 15:43 Kergu arrives and provides a large feeding of beetles, small fish, and frogs. The chick continues to ask for more.
• 15:47 Kergu flies away.

• 16:21 Kerli arrives.
• 16:21 Kerli feeds the chick in three stages. The chick now has a very full crop.
• 17:08 The chick has a very large, prominent/very full crop from the heavy meals.

• 20:32 Kergu arrives at the nest. Kerli leaves.
• 20:34 Kergu regurgitates two large portions of food. The chick eats well, and its crop is completely full, but it continues to ask for more.
• 20:44 Kergu covers the chick to protect it from the rain.

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July 06
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 2 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 05/07/2026

21:00 - 03:00 (Overnight) – Due to heavy rain and a low temperature of 11°C, Kergu covers and broods the chick tightly to keep it warm and dry.

23:32 – The chick makes unusual vocalizations and sounds, which continues during the night. This is attributed to overeating and a full crop rather than respiratory issues or physical injury from the brooding parent.

03:54:35 – The chick is recorded yawning and no longer makes the strange noises.

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Nest Activity Log 06/07/2026

06:45 – The chick appears healthy, active, and is observed twittering.

08:15 – Kergu leaves the nest bowl and stands on a nearby branch.
08:21 – Kergu departs from the nest area to forage.

09:54 – The young chick is active and moves around the nest bowl.

11:37:58 – Kerli arrives at the nest.
11:38:33 – Feeding by Kerli: Provides a large amount of food, including fish and frogs.

11:56:00 – The chick attempts to catch a butterfly near the nest.

13:31:23 – Kergu arrives at the nest. 13:31:40 – Parent changeover: Kerli departs.
13:35:05 – Feeding by Kergu.
14:39:05 – Feeding by Kergu: Regurgitates fish.
14:49 – Kergu departs from the nest.

20:03 – Kergu returns to the nest and delivers a large pile of fish. The chick eats until full.

22:35 - Kergu jumped from the watchtower to the nest to the chick.

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