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

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Time-Line

08:14 — The male parent arrives at the nest carrying a branch/twig and places it in the nest.
08:20 — The male parent departs after perching on a nearby branch.

08:20 – 16:30 — [Data gap in chat records]

16:30 — First Feeding (Male): The male parent delivers a small portion of food to the hungry chicks.

18:19 — Second Feeding (Male): The male parent returns carrying another branch for the nest structure and delivers a feeding.

19:41 — Third Feeding (Male): The male parent arrives and delivers a single large fish.

19:41 – Evening — The three chicks remain alone at the nest. No female parent visits were recorded during the day.

Discussion

Key Insights & Background Context

Eldest Chick Age (60 Days):
At 60 days old, the eldest chick is reaching the lower threshold of fledging age (typically 60–73 days). At this stage, wing-exercise frequency increases significantly as the young storks prepare for their maiden flights.

Parental Provisioning & Nest Maintenance:
Delivering nest material (twigs/branches) alongside food deliveries remains a common behaviour for adult males even late in the nesting season, helping maintain nest stability as the heavy chicks move around actively.

Female Absence & Single-Parent Provisioning:
The absence of the female parent throughout the day suggests she may already be spending extended periods away from the nest or preparing for early migration, leaving the male to undertake the primary feeding duties.

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Nest Activity Log 24/7/2026

10:34 – The chicks are lying side by side, preening each other's feathers.
10:53 – Rain at the nest.

12:37:06 – The female arrives at the nest.
12:37:21 – Feeding by the female (a small amount of food delivered).
12:37:34 – The female departs from the nest.

16:46 – The male arrives and feeds the chicks (delivered one large fish, eaten by M).

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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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