Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4

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Time-Line

06:23 – 07:17 — The chicks remain alert in the nest; chick 7203 displays active curiosity, observing the surroundings from the nest edges.

07:17 — First Feeding: An adult arrives at the nest from the camera side and delivers a small portion of food.

08:34 – 08:48 — Bonus and 7202 engage in wing exercises, jumping, and social interactions with 7201.

09:09 — Second Feeding: An adult arrives and delivers medium-sized fish. The chicks compete for the food, with 7201 and 7203 successfully securing larger fish.

14:53 — Third Feeding: An adult delivers a generous feeding of small fish, allowing all four chicks to feed adequately.

14:55 — Chick 7202 exercises its wings in the nest immediately after feeding.

15:05 — Fourth Feeding: An adult parent arrives from the camera side and delivers another portion of fish.

16:44 — Fifth Feeding: An adult parent delivers a feeding to the nest.

17:10 — Chick 7203 moves toward the outer branch on the right side of the nest, testing its balance and exploring branching options.

17:29 – 20:34 — Periodic stream interruptions occur. The chicks remain resting and preening in the nest for the remainder of the evening.

19:15 — Bonus and chick 7202 interact in the nest, playing with a stick and pulling it from each other.

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Nest Activity Log (24 July 2026)

04:16:07 – Camera switches to day mode.

05:15 – Chick 7203 reaches the mounting pole on the right side of the nest (on the fourth attempt).

06:54:16 – 06:54:19 – Male arrives; feeding (fish).

06:54:54 – Chick 710L regurgitates food, which is quickly consumed by the chicks.

07:01:15 – Chick 7203 pulls chick 7202 by the tail.

08:27 – Chirping heard from the chicks.

08:32 – Chick 7202 plays with the other chicks.

08:37:37 – 08:37:41 – Male arrives; feeding.

08:47 – Chick 7201 wing-exercises and jumps, vocalising afterwards.

09:42 – Chick 7201 and Bonus play with chick 7202 whilst it is lying down.

10:02:53 – 10:03:04 – Male arrives; feeding (frogs and small fish).

10:17:12 – 10:17:29 – Male arrives; feeding (fish from the feeding basket).

10:34:31 – 10:34:51 – Male arrives; feeding (large amount of fish).

10:34:49 – Male retrieves an uneaten fish from the nest edge and departs carrying it in his bill.

10:54 – The chicks stand motionless, resting after feeding.

11:11:53 – 11:12:12 – Male arrives; feeding (fish from the feeding basket).

11:32:23 – 11:32:40 – Male arrives; feeding (fish from the feeding basket).

11:35:14 – Bonus drops a fish, which chick 7203 quickly catches.

11:38 – Chicks vocalise intensely in anticipation of a parent.

11:45:56 – 11:46:18 – Male arrives; feeding (fish from the feeding basket). Before departing, the male retrieves a fish from the nest edge for himself.

12:13 – 12:29 – Chicks chirp continuously, tracking a passing parent or bird in flight.

14:06 – All chicks resting peacefully in the nest.

16:49 – Social interaction/vocalisation between chick 7202 and chick 7203.

18:05 – Minor conflict between chick 7203 and Bonus; Bonus subsequently moves closer to chick 7202.

18:10 – Chick 7203 wing-exercises and practices jumping.

22:14 – Chick 7202 gently preens resting Bonus with its bill.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 25/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

draft version is prepared already

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