KERGU (2011) - adult male, Pärnu County

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and birdmap update

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Previous data
- 23.03.2026, Distance: 3968 km (+ 1 km)
- Türkiye: Ergili - a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bandırma, Balıkesir Province
(Under the Persian Empire the site of ancient Dascylium.)

NEW data
- 24.03.2026, Distance: 3970 km (+ 2 km)
- same area

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March 25 data
Hello everyone :-)

Previous data:
- 24.03.2026; Distance: 3970 km (+2 km)
- Türkiye: Ergili - a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bandırma, Balıkesir Province

NEW data:
- 25.03.2026; Distance: 3976 km (+6 km)
- still the same area

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Our experienced black stork Kergu has been resting near Ergili for a few days. Now, the weather is changing, and we might see some action today or tomorrow.

What to expect for Kergu:
- Today (Thursday): The sky is cloudy with a light wind from the North-East. This wind is very calm, which is good for crossing the sea. If the sun comes out this afternoon, Kergu might decide to start his journey towards Tekirdağ using the islands in the Marmara Sea.
- Tomorrow (Friday): It will be much warmer (17°C) and sunnier. This is perfect for "thermal" air currents, making it easier for him to glide and save energy. However, the wind will be stronger.

Comparison with Janis:
Yesterday, the new stork Janis successfully crossed the Dardanelles. While Janis took the safer land route, Kergu is a "veteran." We know from past years that Kergu prefers the shorter but more difficult route across the islands.
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March 26 data
Hello everyone :-)

Previous data
- 25.03.2026, Distance: 3976 km (+ 6 km)
- Türkiye: Ergili - a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bandırma, Balıkesir Province
(Under the Persian Empire the site of ancient Dascylium.)

NEW data
- 26.03.2026, Distance: 4198 km (+ 228 km)
- TURKEY/GREECE: Maritsa River border area

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Re: KERGU (2011) - adult male, Pärnu County

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Ahoj,tak uz preletel a miri na sever😉snad uz brzo dorazi!ale Kerli stale nic,snad jen gps nefunguje nebo nema signal
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Previous data
- 26.03.2026, Distance: 4198 km (+ 228 km)
- TURKEY/GREECE: Maritsa River border area

NEW data
- 27.03.2026, Distance: 4306 km (+ 208 km)
- BULGARIA: Roza - a little village in Tundzha Municipality of Yambol Province
yazovir Roza /Roza dam


today path
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night spot
STREET VIEW 03/2012 https://maps.app.goo.gl/dA1rDP7JGtvfXq557

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March 28
Hello everyone :-)

Previous data
- 27.03.2026, Distance: 4306 km (+ 208 km)
- BULGARIA: Roza - a little village in Tundzha Municipality of Yambol Province
yazovir Roza /Roza dam

NEW data
- 28.03.2026, Distance: 4420 km (+ 114 km)
- Bulgaria: Kalakoch microdam (belong to Palamartsa) - municipality of Popovo, Targovishte region

Popovski Lom or Kalakoch is a river in Northern Bulgaria, Targovishte region – Popovo municipality, left tributary of the Cherni Lom River, from the basin of Rusenski Lom. Its length is 20 km. The waters of the river are used for irrigation, and for this purpose several micro-dams have been built. (wiki)

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STREET VIEW on the reservoir 03/012 https://maps.app.goo.gl/kHUjLYohogs4QpLZA

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PHOTOSPHERE VIEW https://maps.app.goo.gl/abdX5UrN4CtoSxD89 Ivan Stoimenov 8/2020

youtube videos "Ковачовец – крепост Ковачевско кале ": view on the area of the reservoir
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Re: KERGU (2011) - adult male, Pärnu County

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GPS data shows that our adult storks have stopped in the same locations where they arrived yesterday (except Kergu). This is not a coincidence; a large weather system is currently blocking the migration route across this entire region.

AI GeminiChat:
Regional Weather Block

Region: From the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) through Bulgaria and Romania.

Why the migration has paused:
- Cold and Wet:
Temperatures in Bulgaria and Southern Romania have dropped to 7–9°C (45–48°F) with persistent rain and mist.
- No "Lift":
Storks need the sun to create rising warm air (thermals) to soar. The heavy clouds and rain make it impossible for thermals to form.
- North Wind:
A steady wind from the north is blowing directly against the birds, making flight very exhausting.

The Strategy:
The storks are wisely saving their energy. Trying to cross the Balkan or Carpathian mountains in these conditions—with low visibility and freezing temperatures at higher altitudes—would be very dangerous.

Looking Ahead:
- We expect a positive change around Tuesday, March 31st. The rain should stop, and the air will begin to warm up, finally creating the conditions they need to move north again.

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continuation on 29.03

the area on 30.03.2023
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winter view Jan 17, 2021 (but very good drone view by Dzhezmi Ismailov)


autumn view :
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=910 ... 5958833943
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=910 ... 5958833943
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March 29
Hello everyone :-)

Previous data
- 28.03.2026, 4420 km (+ 114 km)
- Bulgaria: Kalachov microdam (belong to Palamartsa village) - municipality of Popovo, Targovishte region

NEW data
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 4428 km (+ 8 km)
- same area

(videos - see previous posts)

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