Tajo Internacional (Natalio/M and Zica/F)

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at 09:18 FEEDING nr 3 NATALIO

the viperine water snake (Natrix maura) is on the table, one bigger storklet swallowed it

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Just the tail left



after feeding (little one is "piano playing")

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it seems to be warm day - everyone is painting

At this age, their thermoregulation is still incomplete, which is why parents often shade or protect them. (Usually only after thee weeks.)
I read that it depends more on the chicks' weight and body mass than their exact age. Heavier chicks can regulate their body temperature much better.

Natalio: umbrella - dadbrella

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ZICA Presence: 10:42:30 - (Shift: h min s)
WARMING / GUARDING /AIRING (aerating, rearranging, shadowing + preening, self preening and area monitoring)

Warming (from - to)
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Feeding
- at ​​11:14:45 feeding nr 4

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