Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4

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YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 29/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline
data mostly by user Natalia / @Наталья-б9с7й

Morning

• 05:45 – 06:38 – Maiden Flight (7202): Chick 7202 maiden flight, flying to a branch of a neighbouring tree on the left, balancing carefully before returning to the nest bowl at 06:38.
• 06:52 – 08:30 – Chick 7201 takes off towards the camera for an extended flight practice in the area, returning to the nest at 08:30.
• 06:55 – 07:11 – Adopted chick Bonus (710L) practices wing exercises and jump-training inside the nest.
• 07:48 – 07:59 – Chick 7203 jumps up to a branch above the nest, flies straight ahead into the forest at 07:49, returns to the upper branch at 07:50, and hops back down into the nest at 07:59.
• 08:26 – 12:19 – Chick 7202 departs for its second flight of the day towards the camera, remaining out in the surroundings for several hours.
• 08:50 – 09:02 – Chick 7203 takes off into the forest and returns from the direction of the camera at 09:02.
• 09:27 – 1st FEEDING: Parent arrives with a large delivery of fish; 3 chicks feed while 7202 is out flying.
• 09:35 – 2nd FEEDING: Parent delivers a second batch of fish.
• 09:50 – 3rd FEEDING: Another generous delivery of fish brought to the nest.
• 11:20 – 4th FEEDING: Parent delivers a large portion of fish. The 3 present chicks fill up and leave leftover fish in the nest.

Afternoon

• 12:19 – Chick 7202 returns from its second long flight, lands in the nest, and consumes the leftover fish from the 11:20 feeding.
• 13:02 – 5th FEEDING: Parent arrives and provides another abundant fish meal; all chicks feed.
• 13:31 – 6th FEEDING: Parent delivers an excellent portion of fish; all chicks are fully satisfied.
• 17:05 – Chicks chirp together while resting; 7202 lies down exhausted from the day's flight practice.

Evening

• 18:32 – Chick 7203 jumps onto a branch on the left, moves higher up the tree, and perches above the nest before hopping down into the nest at 19:05.
• 19:25 – 7th FEEDING: Parent arrives from the left and delivers fish.
• 21:53 – All 4 chicks (7201, 7202, 7203, Bonus) are safely gathered inside the nest for the night. Stream temporarily drops.

Summary Highlights

• Milestone Event (First Flight of 7202):
  At 68 days old, chick 7202 successfully performed its maiden flight at 05:45 to a neighbouring tree, followed by a second extended flight from 08:26 to 12:19.
• Extensive Flight Practice:
  High level of fledging activity recorded throughout the morning, with chicks 7201, 7202, and 7203 executing multiple flights and branch landings around the nest tree.
• Feeding Provision:
  An exceptionally well-fed day with 7 confirmed feedings (09:27, 09:35, 09:50, 11:20, 13:02, 13:31, 19:25), supported by the active fish basket, ensuring all 4 chicks - including 7202 upon its return - were fully nourished.
• Developmental Progress:
  Bonus (710L) demonstrated strong physical readiness through active jumping exercises at 65 days old, indicating potential maiden flight preparedness in the coming days.

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July 30
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- 1st chick: 69 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 69 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 6 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

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.

Before their definitive departure for migration, the fledglings initially fly within an average distance of up to 200 meters, and as they get older, this distance increases to an average of up to 500 meters.

Better results are in surviving of the chicks which spend longer time in nest after fledging, means they return to the nest and step by step get independent, but are still getting food from parents in nest. For another 2-4 weeks after being able to fly they will go to the nest at night or rest at the nest.

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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
data mostly by user Natalia / @Наталья-б9с7й

Night & Morning

• 04:03 — 4 chicks present in the nest.
• 05:30 – 05:34 — Chick 7203 moved to the branch (05:30), departed into the forest (05:33), and returned to the nest (05:34).
• 05:35 – 06:27 — Chick 7201 departed to the left, returned at 06:27.
• 06:29 – 06:52 — Chick 7203 jumped onto a branch (06:29), flew straight into the forest (06:30), and returned at 06:52.
• 06:39 – 06:52 — Chick 7202 departed and returned at 06:52.
• 06:44 – 07:11 — Chick 7201 departed, leaving chick 710L (Bonus) alone in the nest. Chick 710L engaged in wing-exercising and jumping. Chick 7201 returned at 07:11.
• 07:07 – 07:09 — Stream interruption (camera freeze).
• 07:20 – 08:16 — Chick 7203 moved to the left branch, departed shortly after, returned briefly to the branch at 07:33, and returned to the nest at 08:16.
• 07:56 – 08:50 — Chick 7201 departed the nest at 07:56 and returned at 08:50.
• 08:48 – 09:47 — Chick 7203 absent from the nest, returned at 09:47.
• 08:50 — Feeding: Food delivered (chicks 7201, 7202, and 710L fed; 7203 was absent).
• 09:01 — Feeding: Parent delivered food (7203 was absent).
• 09:15 — Feeding: Parent delivered fish (3 chicks fed; 7203 was absent).
• 09:48 — Feeding: Parent delivered fish for all 4 chicks.
• 10:59 — Feeding: Parent delivered fish.
• 12:14 – 12:42 — Remaining food consumed in the nest (chick 710L secured a frog at 12:26, 7203 secured a frog at 12:40, and 7201 consumed a fish at 12:42).

Afternoon

• 14:12 – 14:52 — All chicks preening. Chicks 7202 and 7203 preened the feathers of chick 7201.
• 15:15 – 17:02 — Chick 7201 departed the nest at 15:15 and returned at 17:02.
• 16:53 — Feeding: Parent delivered fish at 16:53:47 and departed at 16:54:10. Chicks 7202, 7203, and 710L fed (7201 was absent).
• 17:05 – 17:17 — Wing-exercising and jumping sessions by 7202 and 710L.

Evening

• 19:31 — Feeding: Parent delivered food at 19:31:53 following vocalisations from the chicks.
• 20:40 – 20:53 — Chick 7203 departed towards the camera at 20:40, returning to the nest at 20:53. Remaining chicks displayed alert postures due to forest sounds.

Summary Highlights

• Feedings: 7 feedings observed (08:50, 09:01, 09:15, 09:48, 10:59, 16:53, 19:31). Main food items: fish and frogs.
• Flights: Multiple short flights recorded for chicks 7201, 7202, and 7203. Chick 710L (Bonus) remained in the nest, conducting wing-exercising and jumping practice.

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July 31
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 70 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05) MAIDEN FLIGHT .07 at ( days old)
- 2nd chick: 70 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05) MAIDEN FLIGHT .07 at ( days old)
- 3rd chick: 69 days old (hatched on 23. 05) MAIDEN FLIGHT .07 at ( days old)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06

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.


1/ By tracking 35 chicks with transmitters, Polish researchers found that these young birds permanently left their nests at an average of 87 days of age, with a maximum of 108 days. Before their definitive departure for migration, the fledglings initially fly within an average distance of up to 200 meters, and as they get older, this distance increases to an average of up to 500 meters.(Dr. Anderwald)

2/ Survival rates are higher for chicks that spend more time at the nest after fledging, as they return to the nest and gradually gain independence while still receiving food from their parents. For another 2 to 4 weeks after becoming able to fly, they will return to the nest to rest or spend the night. (Dr. Strazds)

3/ Fledglings learn to search for foraging sites and acquire food on their own only after their definitive departure from the nest (migration). (prof. Zielinski)

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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 3/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

Morning

• 05:14 – 05:20 — Chick 7203 flew onto a branch above the nest, departing into the forest at 05:20 (returned at 06:34).
• 05:15 — Chick 7201 flew out towards the camera (returned at 06:34).
• 05:24 — Chick 7202 departed into the forest, perched on a neighboring tree branch, and returned at 06:32.
• 05:17 – 05:33 — Bonus (adopted chick) exercised intensely on the nest ("spring rabbit"), displaying wing-stretching.
• 06:39 – 07:48 — Chick 7201 flew off to the left, returning around 07:48.
• 06:50 – 07:15 — Stream outage.
• 08:31 — Feeding: Parent arrived from the left; chick 7202 grabbed a frog.
• 09:03 – 09:17 — Chick 7202 executed multiple short reconnaissance flights around the nest.
• 09:18 – 09:54 — Chick 7202 flew off into the forest, perched on a nearby branch at 09:53, and returned to the nest at 09:54.
• 09:28 — Feeding: Parent delivered food (chick 7202 was absent).
• 11:35 – 12:03 — Stream outage.

Afternoon

• 12:11 — Feeding: Female delivered small items.
• 13:54 — All 4 chicks resting in the nest.
• 14:41 — Feeding: Parent arrived from the left with frogs.
• 18:01 — Feeding: Parent delivered food.

Evening

• 18:18 — Feeding: Parent delivered fish.
• 18:36 – 18:39 — Chick 7203 took off towards the camera and returned.
• 19:07 — Feeding: Parent delivered a large quantity of fish (from fish basket).
• 19:11 – 19:25 — Chick 7203 jumped to a branch above the nest, flew into the forest at 19:13, and returned at 19:25.
• 19:26 — Feeding: Additional food delivery.
• 19:36 – 19:38 — Chick 7203 executed a short branch flight.

Summary Highlights

• Feedings: 8 feedings recorded (08:31, 09:28, 12:11, 14:41, 18:01, 18:18, 19:07, 19:26)
  . Main food items: fish and frogs.
• Nest Status: High flight activity among the three older chicks (7201, 7202, 7203) with frequent short trips and branch visits throughout the day. Adopted chick Bonus has not taken his maiden flight yet, but is practising continuously.

Daily Discussion Summary — Metsoja (Estonia)

• Anticipation of Bonus's First Flight:
  Chat members discussed the adopted chick, Bonus, who is the youngest in the nest and the only one who has not taken his first flight yet. Viewers watched his intense wing exercises on the nest and expect he will attempt his maiden flight very soon.
• Active Flying Practice of Older Chicks:
  The three older chicks (7201, 7202, and 7203) showed high activity throughout the day, taking multiple short flights into the forest and landing on nearby branches. Chat members noted a playful moment when chick 7203 vocalized at 7202 to land more carefully after returning from a flight.