Tajo Internacional (Natalio/M and Zica/F)

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Re: Tajo Internacional (Natalio/M and Zica/F)

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone , especially to @Светлана-ни and @паніСвітланаК :D

(Unfortunately I don't have the whole day)

13:01:41 – 13:24:00 – Intense intruder activity near the nest. One or two strange storks fly past the nest multiple times (at least eight flypasts recorded, notably at 13:08:38, 13:11:50, 13:14, 13:17:23, and 13:24). The chicks become highly agitated, stressed, and spend significant energy vocalising.

13:45 – Arrival of the male (Natalio). Feeding takes place.

15:08:35 – A stone splashes into the water below the nest cliff.

16:00:50 – A stork can be heard calling in the distance. Shortly before this, the chicks observe the flying stork and immediately fall silent upon hearing the voice.

17:55 – The silhouette of a stork flashes past the nest.

18:00:46 – Intense territorial conflict. Two storks are observed interacting and colliding in mid-air near the nest, indicating ongoing defence against intruders by the parents.

21:18 – Only two feedings were successfully delivered during the day due to constant territorial defence and predator/intruder pressure.
edit: Svetlana answered - at 11:28 - Zica feeds the chicks

22:16:07 – Sibling interaction: two storklets temporarily lock their bills in a brief play-fight.
Btw. Locking/crossing bills: This sibling interaction, where the storklets lock their bills together, is common at this age (around 50 days). It is often a combination of testing their strength (playful dominance) and practising defensive coordination.

22:21:30 – Late-night physical activity: a storklet performs vigorous jumping and wing-flapping exercises.

22:25:27 – Storklets remain awake and active

22:32:22 - The lizard came out in the late evening as usual.
marika.solo
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Re: Tajo Internacional (Natalio/M and Zica/F)

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Black storks feed less often but bring larger amounts of food. Sadly, we can't see well on this camera, and their crops are big now, making it hard to judge fullness.

We can, however, monitor their eliminations (the length of the stream). And given today's territorial conflicts, it is actually good they managed to feed at least twice!
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