Tajo Internacional (Natalio/M and Zica/F)

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FEEDING

9.57 Zica
09:51:66
09:57:25 - 09:57:28 (3 sec)

11.39 Natalio
11:37:32
11:39:30 - 11:39:41

16.03 Zica
15:58:53
16:03:32 - 16:03:35 (3 sec)

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NEST ACTIVITY LOG 21/07/2026 (in the evening - the whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

08:16 – All 3 fledgelings present on the nest.
08:18 – Fledgelings depart from the nest.

08:47 – Arrival of fledgelings No. 2 and No. 3.
08:48 – Arrival of fledgeling No. 1 (all 3 together on the nest).

09:57 – Female Zica arrives and feeds the fledgelings.

11:39 – Male Natalio arrives and feeds the fledgelings.

16:03 – Female Zica arrives and feeds the fledgelings.

16:22 – Fledgeling No. 1 departs from the nest.
16:33 – Fledgeling No. 1 returns to the nest.

18:32 – First fledgeling departs from the nest.
18:42 – Fledgeling No. 1 departs from the nest (only No. 2 remains).
18:45 – Fledgeling No. 2 departs from the nest (nest empty).

20:37:35 – 20:38:33 – Fledgelings observed flying near the nest.

20:58:00 – Two fledgelings return to the nest.
21:00:58 – One fledgeling departs again.
21:03:12 – The second fledgeling departs again.
22:06:00 – Fledgelings observed flying nearby (reflections visible on the water).

22:23:25 – A small lizard visits the empty nest.

Notes:
First night spent away from the nest by all three fledgelings.
Total feedings for the day: 3 (1x Natalio, 2x Zica).

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July 22
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instructions by Tajo International on 28.02: viewtopic.php?p=53697#p53697 and again on 31.03: viewtopic.php?p=54834#p54834

CHICKS
1st chick: 80 days old today (hatched 04.05), MAIDEN FLIGHT 18.06 at 07:39:38 (45 days old)
2nd chick: 79 days old today (hatched 05.05), MAIDEN FLIGHT 18.06 at 07:38:56 (44 days old)
3rd chick: 77 days old today (hatched 07.05), MAIDEN FLIGHT 16.06 at 07:40:41 (40 days old)
Egg 4: Laid 07 April - unhatched

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.

female Zica - male Natalio

TOTAL FEEDINGS 3
The juveniles learn to search for foraging sites and acquire food only after their definitive departure from the nest (migration).

Natalio 1 feedings → 10:03 | |

Zica 2 feedings: → 11:03 |17:30 |


WATERING
0

Mating
0

Delivery
0

Events


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from 22.07.2026
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FEEDING

10.03 Natalio
10:02:26
10:03:25 - 10:03:40 (3 chicks present)

10:07:16 - 10:07:36 silent

11.03 Zica
10:57:23
11:03:08 - 11:03:12 (3 chicks present)

17.30 - Zika
17:25:09
17:30:14 - 17:30:17 (3 chicks present)

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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

08:29: Fledgling #2 arrives at the nest after spending the night outside.
08:40: Fledgling #3 arrives at the nest.
08:48: Fledgling #1 arrives at the nest; all three young storks are assembled.

09:59: Soft vocalisation / chirping between the fledglings.
10:02: Begging behaviour increases as an adult approaches.

10:03: FEEDING (1). The adult male (Natalio) delivers a substantial food portion.

11:03: FEEDING (2). The adult female (Zika) delivers a feeding. A temporary prey blood stain is visible on a fledgling's bill following the meal.

14:06: Fledglings engage in light agonistic bill interactions (practising strength/contact).

17:30: FEEDING (3). The adult female (Zika) delivers fish.

18:54: Fledgling #1 departs the nest.
18:56: Fledgling #3 departs the nest.
19:13: Fledgling #2 departs the nest; the nest is temporarily empty.

21:45: Fledgling #2 returns briefly to the nest (notable faecal mark on the left wing).
21:53: Fledgling #2 leaves the nest again. The nest remains empty for the night.

Daily Summary

Roosting & Nest Attendance:
For the first time this season, the fledglings did not spend the night on the nest (roosting on nearby rock ledges). All three returned to the nest during the morning (08:29, 08:40, and 08:48). They departed again in the early evening.

Feeding:
A total of 3 feedings were recorded today: 10:03 – Adult male (Natalio); 11:03 – Adult female (Zika); 17:30 – Adult female (Zika)

Physical Condition & Observations:
Following the second feeding (11:03), a temporary blood stain was noted on a fledgling's bill. The mark disappeared shortly after, confirming it was prey blood rather than an injury.
Later in the day, a distinct faecal mark (poop stain) was observed on fledgling #2's left wing, aiding individual identification.

Overnight Status:
After brief evening departures, fledgling #2 made a short return at 21:45 before flying off again at 21:53. All three fledglings spend the second consecutive night roosting outside the nest.

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