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Migration Update: Regional Weather Block
Region: From the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) through Bulgaria and Romania.
Current Situation (March 28, 2026):
GPS data shows that many adult storks have stopped in the same locations where they arrived yesterday. This is not a coincidence; a large weather system is currently blocking the migration route across this entire region.
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.
UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
AI GeminiChat:
Migration Update: Regional Weather Block
Region: From the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) through Bulgaria and Romania.
Current Situation (March 28, 2026):
GPS data shows that many adult storks have stopped in the same locations where they arrived yesterday. This is not a coincidence; a large weather system is currently blocking the migration route across this entire region.
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.
Migration Update: Regional Weather Block
Region: From the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) through Bulgaria and Romania.
Current Situation (March 28, 2026):
GPS data shows that many adult storks have stopped in the same locations where they arrived yesterday. This is not a coincidence; a large weather system is currently blocking the migration route across this entire region.
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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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
previous data 28.03 viewtopic.php?p=54705#p54705
next data 30.03
March 29
Hello everyone
FROM
- 28.03.2026, Distance: 5315 km (+ 17 km)
- Turkey: Mahmudiye - a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province
TO:
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 5316 km (+ 1 km)
- same place
next data 30.03
March 29
Hello everyone
FROM
- 28.03.2026, Distance: 5315 km (+ 17 km)
- Turkey: Mahmudiye - a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province
TO:
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 5316 km (+ 1 km)
- same place
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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
previous data 29.03 viewtopic.php?p=54719#p54719
next data 31.03 viewtopic.php?p=54852#p54852
March 30
Hello everyone
FROM
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 5316 km (+ 1 km)
- Turkey: Mahmudiye - a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province
TO:
- 30.03.2026, Distance: km (+ km)
-
NO new data for UKU
next data 31.03 viewtopic.php?p=54852#p54852
March 30
Hello everyone
FROM
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 5316 km (+ 1 km)
- Turkey: Mahmudiye - a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province
TO:
- 30.03.2026, Distance: km (+ km)
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NO new data for UKU
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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
previous data 30.03 viewtopic.php?p=54781#p54781 NO new data
next data 01.04 viewtopic.php?p=54918#p54918
March 31
Hello everyone
Previous data
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 5316 km (+ 1 km)
- Turkey: Mahmudiye - a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province
30.03.2026 NO new data for UKU
NEW data
- 31.03.2026, Distance: 5524 km (+ 208 km in 2 days)
- TURKEY/Europe: Hamidiye - a village in the Vize district of Kırklareli province.
(the village is located in the northeastern part of the Visa and on the edge of the Pabuçdere Dam Lake
The latest ECMWF and ICON models show a significant improvement today. The low cloud cover is breaking up, and the strong headwinds have finally subsided. With stabilizing air pressure and the return of thermal currents, conditions are now ideal for travel. We are hopeful that Janis, Kergu, Mats, and Uku have taken advantage of this window to push further north!
next data 01.04 viewtopic.php?p=54918#p54918
March 31
Hello everyone
Previous data
- 29.03.2026, Distance: 5316 km (+ 1 km)
- Turkey: Mahmudiye - a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province
30.03.2026 NO new data for UKU
NEW data
- 31.03.2026, Distance: 5524 km (+ 208 km in 2 days)
- TURKEY/Europe: Hamidiye - a village in the Vize district of Kırklareli province.
(the village is located in the northeastern part of the Visa and on the edge of the Pabuçdere Dam Lake
The latest ECMWF and ICON models show a significant improvement today. The low cloud cover is breaking up, and the strong headwinds have finally subsided. With stabilizing air pressure and the return of thermal currents, conditions are now ideal for travel. We are hopeful that Janis, Kergu, Mats, and Uku have taken advantage of this window to push further north!
-
marika.solo
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- Posts: 24783
- Joined: 29 Sep 2021, 09:38
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marika.solo
- Site Admin
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- Joined: 29 Sep 2021, 09:38
Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
Uku continued above Bosporus
Uku arrived to the area of the Pabuçdere dam: the occupancy rate decreased 4,24%
(28 November 2025 https://www.paraanaliz.com/2025/genel/s ... -g-128075/)
Precipitation in Türkiye has dropped to its lowest level in 52 years. Water cuts are spreading in big cities, and dams have reached critical levels. Experts describe this situation as a "national security issue." They emphasise that the solution is not in concrete investments, but nature-based policies and reforms in water management.
PHOTOS (08.12.2021 https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/cevre/pabucder ... di/2441868)
NEWEST INFO - 30.03.2026 https://www.dailysabah.com/turkiye/ista ... t-rainfall
The average water levels of reservoirs supplying Istanbul have risen to 58.03% after recent rainfall in the city, according to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewage Administration (ISKI).
Reservoir levels, which had plummeted to 17.12% last year, have recovered steadily in recent weeks, reflecting the impact of ongoing precipitation.
... Other key reservoirs recorded the following levels: .... and Pabuçdere 30.64%.
Uku arrived to the area of the Pabuçdere dam: the occupancy rate decreased 4,24%
(28 November 2025 https://www.paraanaliz.com/2025/genel/s ... -g-128075/)
Precipitation in Türkiye has dropped to its lowest level in 52 years. Water cuts are spreading in big cities, and dams have reached critical levels. Experts describe this situation as a "national security issue." They emphasise that the solution is not in concrete investments, but nature-based policies and reforms in water management.
PHOTOS (08.12.2021 https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/cevre/pabucder ... di/2441868)
NEWEST INFO - 30.03.2026 https://www.dailysabah.com/turkiye/ista ... t-rainfall
The average water levels of reservoirs supplying Istanbul have risen to 58.03% after recent rainfall in the city, according to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewage Administration (ISKI).
Reservoir levels, which had plummeted to 17.12% last year, have recovered steadily in recent weeks, reflecting the impact of ongoing precipitation.
... Other key reservoirs recorded the following levels: .... and Pabuçdere 30.64%.
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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
previous data 31.03 viewtopic.php?p=54852#p54852
next data 02.04 viewtopic.php?p=54981#p54981
April 01
Hello everyone
Previous data:
- 31.03.2026, Distance: 5524 km (+ 208 km in 2 days)
- TURKEY/Europe: Hamidiye - a village in the Vize district of Kırklareli province.
(the village is located in the northeastern part of the Visa and on the edge of the Pabuçdere Dam Lake
NEW data:
- 01.04.2026; Distance: 5700 km (+ 176 km)
- BULGARIA: Sladka voda - very little village (commune Dilgopol) in the Varna region
next data 02.04 viewtopic.php?p=54981#p54981
April 01
Hello everyone
Previous data:
- 31.03.2026, Distance: 5524 km (+ 208 km in 2 days)
- TURKEY/Europe: Hamidiye - a village in the Vize district of Kırklareli province.
(the village is located in the northeastern part of the Visa and on the edge of the Pabuçdere Dam Lake
NEW data:
- 01.04.2026; Distance: 5700 km (+ 176 km)
- BULGARIA: Sladka voda - very little village (commune Dilgopol) in the Varna region
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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
previous data 01.04 viewtopic.php?p=54918#p54918
next data 03.04 viewtopic.php?p=55061#p55061
April 02
Hello everyone
Previous data:
- 01.04.2026; Distance: 5700 km
- BULGARIA: Sladka voda - little village (commune Dilgopol) in the Varna region
NEW data:
- 02.04.2026; Distance: 5704 km (+ 4 km)
- same area
PHOTO "Landscape near Sladka Voda village" by Niki Manolov taken Jun 2013 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Re6G4X3pe6kGb12L8
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=46 ... cale=ru_RU
lot of PHOTOS (older) https://www.facebook.com/people/%D0%A1% ... cale=ru_RU
next data 03.04 viewtopic.php?p=55061#p55061
April 02
Hello everyone
Previous data:
- 01.04.2026; Distance: 5700 km
- BULGARIA: Sladka voda - little village (commune Dilgopol) in the Varna region
NEW data:
- 02.04.2026; Distance: 5704 km (+ 4 km)
- same area
PHOTO "Landscape near Sladka Voda village" by Niki Manolov taken Jun 2013 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Re6G4X3pe6kGb12L8
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=46 ... cale=ru_RU
lot of PHOTOS (older) https://www.facebook.com/people/%D0%A1% ... cale=ru_RU
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marika.solo
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Re: UKU (2019) - adult male, Viljandi county
previous data 02.04 viewtopic.php?p=54981#p54981
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April 03
Hello everyone
Previous data:
- 02.04.2026; Distance: 5704 km (+ 4 km)
- BULGARIA: Sladka voda - little village (commune Dilgopol) in the Varna region
NEW data:
- 03.04.2026; Distance: 5938 km (+ 234 km)
- ROMANIA: Tufești - a village in Brăila County, Muntenia
STREET VIEW https://maps.app.goo.gl/hbyir2tK8F7Wrbs89 Sept 2012
next data 04.04 viewtopic.php?p=55103#p55103
April 03
Hello everyone
Previous data:
- 02.04.2026; Distance: 5704 km (+ 4 km)
- BULGARIA: Sladka voda - little village (commune Dilgopol) in the Varna region
NEW data:
- 03.04.2026; Distance: 5938 km (+ 234 km)
- ROMANIA: Tufești - a village in Brăila County, Muntenia
STREET VIEW https://maps.app.goo.gl/hbyir2tK8F7Wrbs89 Sept 2012