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

[marika.solo]

- searching for some left overs, insects
- preening, resting and so on

[marika.solo]

18:18:03 suddenly up
nice wing stretching
pooping
back resting

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July 30
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 46 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

[marika.solo]

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 30/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

Night & Morning

• 04:06 – 06:03 — Chick present in the nest, resting and displaying wing development.
• 10:56 — Feeding: Male adult (Kergu) arrived and delivered food (4 to 5 small fish).

Afternoon

• 15:05 — Feeding: Male adult (Kergu) arrived and delivered food, including small fish and frogs. Chick also fed directly from the adult's bill.
• 15:13 — Pooping observed.
• 15:30 — Chick resting in the nest.

Evening

• 21:32 — Pooping observed.
• 21:45 — Chick yawning, lying down, and vocalising in the nest.

Summary Highlights

• Feedings: 2 feedings observed (10:56, 15:05), both delivered by the male adult (Kergu). Main food items: fish and frogs. Female adult (Kerli) was absent from the nest throughout the day.

Daily Discussion Summary
Discussion summary:

A major topic in the YouTube chat was the prolonged absence of the female, Kerli, who has rarely been seen at the nest and, as several viewers remarked, "only visits like a guest". The male, Kergu, has been taking full responsibility for feeding the chick, bringing food twice a day.
Another point of discussion was whether two feeds a day are sufficient for a single chick. More experienced observers (including MarikaSolo and LizNm) rightly pointed out that, at this stage of development, two substantial meals of fish and frogs per day are entirely adequate for a lone chick to thrive.

• Female Attendance and Parental Division of Labour:
  A major topic in the YouTube chat was the prolonged absence of the female, Kerli, who has rarely been seen at the nest and, as several viewers remarked, "only visits like a guest". The male, Kergu, has been taking full responsibility for feeding the chick, bringing food twice a day.
• Feeding Frequency vs. Chick Development:
  Another point of discussion was whether two feeds a day are sufficient for a single chick. More experienced observers (including MarikaSolo and LizNm) rightly pointed out that, at this stage of development, two substantial meals of fish and frogs per day are entirely adequate for a lone chick to thrive.

[marika.solo]

10:56 Kergu (4-5 fish at least)

[marika.solo]

15:05 - Kergu arrived and delivered food, including small fish and frogs. Chick also fed directly from his bill.

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July 31
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 47 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

[marika.solo]

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 31/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

Morning & Midday

• 07:19 — Chick observed stretching its wings in the nest.
• 12:00 — Feeding: Male adult (Kergu) arrived and delivered a substantial quantity of fish.
• 12:02 — Male adult departed from the nest.

Afternoon

• 16:10 – 16:11 — Feeding: Male adult (Kergu) arrived and delivered a large portion of small fish.
• 16:12 — Male adult departed; chick found and consumed an extra fish at the edge of the nest.

Evening

• 20:08 — Chick resting and getting ready for the night.
• 20:55 — Rain began at the nest location.

Summary Highlights

• Feedings: 2 large feedings observed from male Kergu (12:00 and 16:10–16:11). Female Kerli was not observed at the nest today.
• Nest Status: Single chick aged 47 days old. Developing well with crop fully filled despite fewer feeding visits compared to multi-chick nests.

Daily Discussion Summary

• Debate on Anthropomorphism and Observation Quality:
  Chat participants discussed how bird behaviour is interpreted. Observers (including Marika.Solo and LizNm) emphasised the importance of objective observation over humanising emotions or creating fictional narratives about the storks' feelings and late breeding timeline.
• Kergu's Age and Origin:
  Details were shared regarding male Kergu, who was ringed as a chick in 2011 (now 15 years old). Viewers discussed how his experience contributes to successfully raising the single chick.
• Provisioning Efficiency for a Single Chick:
  Viewers analysed the feeding frequency, noting that while Kergu delivers food only twice a day, the large portions are completely consumed by the single chick without competition, keeping it well-fed and healthy.

[marika.solo]

12:00 Kergu - feeding