Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4

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July 19
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 58 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 58 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 57 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone, especially to @СветланаКлюева-н6у
English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

Nest Activity Log 19/07/2026 (in the evening - the whole day)

06:14 – Chick 7203 exercising, jumping movements.
06:15 – Chicks engaging in bill-play with each other.
06:26 – Chicks freeze and watch.

07:06:30 – 07:06:46 – Adult male delivered food (fish). Rain reported.

07:13 – 07:16 – Chicks vocalising.
07:18 – Interaction noted between chick 7203 and chick 7201.

07:31:51 – 07:32:09 – Adult female delivered a large quantity of fish.

08:06:07 – 08:06:24 – Adult male delivered a large quantity of fish.

08:18 – Sounds detected from beneath the nest structure.

08:45:53 – Adult stork perched above the nest; chicks vocalising.
08:47:08 – 08:47:31 – Adult male landed on the nest and delivered a large quantity of fish.

11:11 – Chick 7203 exercising, jumping over siblings.

11:47 – Chicks start vocalising.
11:49:14 – 11:49:21 – Adult female delivered food (fish and tadpoles).

13:11:43 – 13:12:31 – Adult male delivered food (individual fish).

15:14 – 15:15 – Chicks exercising, jumping.

15:34 – Chicks synchronously tracking a target visually.

16:33:23 – 16:33:53 – Adult male delivered food; two chicks received larger fish.

16:52:10 – 16:52:28 – Adult male delivered food; chick 7202 swaloved a very large fish.

17:16 – 17:23 – Chicks visually tracking synchronously, displaying tense posture.

17:23 – Chicks started vocalising.
17:25:26 – 17:25:44 – Adult female delivered food (insect larvae).

17:55:16 – 17:55:41 – Adult male delivered a large quantity of fish.

18:12:35 – 18:12:56 – Adult male delivered a large quantity of fish.

18:24 – Chicks resting after feeding.

19:07 onwards – Sequential wing-muscle exercises by all chicks.

19:25 – Rain reported.

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July 20
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 59 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 59 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 58 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone, especially to @СветланаКлюева-н6у
English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

Nest Activity Log 20/07/2026 (in the evening - the whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

05:26 – 05:27 – Chicks played with nesting material.
06:51 – Chicks were playing.

07:23 – Feeding 1: Male delivered 1 very large fish (taken by 7202).

07:34 – Two chicks were vocalising to each other.
08:15 – Chicks were chirping.
08:57 – Chick 7201 helped preen other chicks.

09:28 – Feeding 2: Male delivered 2 huge pikes.

09:44 – Feeding 3: Female delivered a nest full of minnows/larvae.

10:10 – Two chicks stood on one leg.
10:32 – Chick 7202 displayed mating-like behaviour.

12:22 – Feeding 4: Parent delivered a pike (caught by chick 7201 standing at the back of the nest).

12:25 – Chick 7202 held the foster chick Bonus by the leg.

13:54 – Feeding 5: Male delivered fish (likely from the feeding basket).

13:55 – Chicks were chirping.
14:54 – Chicks resting; chick 7201 kept watch.
15:32 – Wing flapping and high "helicopter" jumps by 7203.
16:04 – Wing exercise and jumping by 7201.
16:37 – 16:38 – Jump training by 7203.
17:10 – Chick 7202 was jumping and exercising wings.

17:17 – Feeding 6: Female delivered food (possibly white items/frogs).

17:24 – Feeding 7: Male delivered 2 long fish (won by 7201 and 7203 after a tug-of-war).

17:39 – Resting and quiet time on the nest.
18:08 – Rain started; a buzzard was heard nearby.
18:28 – Freeze frame / alert posture by the chicks.

22:45 – Late wing-flapping exercise in the rain.

Summary
Feeding: 7 times in total.
Male: 4 feedings (07:23, 09:28, 13:54, 17:24 – large fish, pikes, basket fish).
Female: 2 feedings (09:44, 17:17 – minnows/larvae, white items/frogs).
Parent (unspecified): 1 feeding (12:22 – pike).

Chick Activities & Development:
Active wing-exercising and high jumping ("helicoptering") by 7201, 7202, and 7203. Chick 7201 was seen preening nestmates and keeping guard. Chick 7202 showed mating-like behaviour.

Weather & Environment:
Rain began around 18:08 and continued into the night. A buzzard was heard in the area.

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July 21
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 60 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 60 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 59 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
Svetlana is missing (she wrote yesterday about problems with the internet connection)

Nest Activity Log 20/07/2026 (in the evening - the whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

08:44 – Wing exercise and jumping by a chick.

11:07, 11:53, 12:31, 12:33, 12:36 – Chicks begging/chirping for food (no parent arrived).

13:17 – Chicks watching someone above or near the nest.
14:40 – Chicks chirping.

14:50:23 – Feeding.

15:11 – Feeding.

15:57 – Feeding.

17:11 – Feeding.

19:30 – Heavy thunder near the nest.

19:34 – Feeding.

19:59 – Chicks playing with water in a puddle on the nest.

Technical camera notes:

12:53 – Still frame.

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July 22
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 61 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 61 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 60 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
Svetlana is still missing (she wrote about problems with the internet connection)

Nest Activity Log 22/07/2026 (in the evening - the whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

Chronological Timestamps

07:32: Sudden reaction at the nest, likely caused by something flying close by.
08:04: Chick 7202 jumps and engages in friendly beak play with Bonus.
08:38: Chick 7202 practices jumping again.

08:57: FEEDING (1).

10:35: FEEDING (2). A large portion of fish is delivered.

11:01: All four chicks stand together in a circle, watching the surroundings.

11:09: FEEDING (3).

13:41: FEEDING (4).

13:57: Chick 7201 practices jumping.
14:17 – 14:24: Chick 7202 interacts actively with Bonus and 7201.
14:48: All chicks lie down together to rest.

14:59: FEEDING (5). Good portion of food brought to the nest.

16:46: FEEDING (6).

18:02 – 18:06: Chicks chirp actively; 7202 and siblings clean feathers on each other's heads.
18:14 – 18:18: Intensive chirping as chicks stand and wait for parents, followed by sudden silence at 18:18:40.
18:19: Chick 7202 does a few practice jumps.
18:23: Chicks spend free time preening their feathers.
18:54 – 19:04: All four chicks lie down together in a tight group to rest.
19:45: Chick 7203 practices jumping.
19:46: Poop shot by Bonus.
21:31 – 21:43: Active jumping exercises by 7201 and high jumps by 7202.
23:49: Three chicks are sleeping standing, one is lying down.

Daily Summary

Feeding:
A total of 6 feedings were observed during the day (8:57, 10:35, 13:41, 14:59, 16:46, and 11:09). The parents brought plenty of fish despite rainy weather.

Chick Activity & Interactions:
Active wing exercises and jumping practice were observed throughout the day, mainly by 7202, 7201, and 7203.
Social behaviour: Chicks engaged in practising agonistic bill interactions ("bill battle") between 7202 and Bonus and allopreening (cleaning feathers on each other's heads around 18:03).
Chicks showed frequent chirping and trilling while waiting for parents, standing together in alertness.
Rest: The chicks were seen resting closely together in group formations ("petals") during breaks between activities.