Tajo Internacional (Natalio/M and Zica/F)

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it seems to be windy day (and again this nice blue colour)



wing stretching while sitting

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food delivery

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Zica

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crops are full



cute storklet


or not full crop? (is this edible? )

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How big they are already

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the best buddies

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June 08
Hello everyone

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

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 35 days old,
- 2nd chick: 34 days old,
- 3rd chick: 32 days old
Egg 4: Laid 07 April - unhatched

Stork chicks grow exponentially. 90 days in the nest is like 18-21 years for humans. This means that 1 day in the nest is like almost 3 months for a human child. That is why their transformation is so amazing and fast.

female Zica - male Natalio

FEEDING

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Mating
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Delivery
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Events
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VIDEOS viewtopic.php?f=186&t=371
08.06
thx to our Maria Lewandovska

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

English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

1. Feeding and Watering Schedule (Chronological Overview)
- 1/ 08:13 – Natalio (the male) feeds the chicks.
- 2/ 08:54 – Natalio feeds the chicks again.
- 3/ 09:54 – Natalio provides another feeding.

- 09:58 – Natalio brings water to the chicks. (Viewers noted that the chicks were last given water on 1st June, making this a long-awaited event).
- 10:02 – Natalio brings water again.
- 10:06 – Natalio brings a stick to the nest and flies away at 10:12.

- 12:12 – An adult stork (likely Natalio) flies close to the nest but does not land. Viewers suggest he turned back to fetch water.
- 4/12:13 – Natalio delivers both food and water (he is seen regurgitating food).
- 12:18 – Natalio delivers more water.

- 5/ 13:05 – Zika (the female) arrives and feeds the chick (confirming that both parents are still actively feeding, despite previous viewer concerns).

2. Nest Conditions and Chick Behaviour
- Environmental Impact:
The nest surroundings are peaceful today (Monday) as there are no people or voices around, unlike during the weekends. Consequently, the chicks are calmer and receive more food.
- Extreme Heat:
The nest is exposed to severe heat. The chicks are breathing heavily and suffering from the high temperatures. They are waiting for the shade to return.
- Chick Development:
Compared to other birds, these black stork chicks are growing slowly. Viewers note that life on this particular cliff nest is harsh, as the chicks often face intense heat, hunger, and are frequently left alone. However, they currently look healthy and fluffy.

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OMG - every now and them these toughs; nothing is true in my opinion (e.g. the heavily breathing is a usual cooling mechanism in animals: panting and gular fluttering to cool down during the heatwave.)

("@CarmenZarco-u2u En este nido los cigoñinos suelen pasar mucha calor, mucha hambre y siempre están solos. Con la suerte de que lleguen a volar" - In this nest, the stork chicks often suffer from extreme heat, hunger, and are always alone. They are lucky if they ever manage to fly.)

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1. Feeding Schedule and Daily Statistics (Chronological Overview)


- 6/ 5:31 – Natalio (the male) feeds the chicks.
- Afternoon Summary: Viewers cross-referenced the timeline and confirmed that 6 feedings had occurred by this point (4 by Natalio, 2 by Zika). There was a brief debate regarding a previous water delivery, but slowed-down footage confirmed that Natalio had regurgitated food along with the water.

- 7/ 16:16 – Zika (the female) arrives and feeds the chicks.

- 8/ 19:23 – Natalio arrives with food and feeds the chicks.

- 9/ 19:48 – Zika returns to feed the chicks again.

2. Bird Behaviour and Nest Environment
- 16:35 – A large bird flies past the nest. Upon reviewing the footage, viewers confirmed it was a stork.
- 18:47 – A stork flies closely past the nest and goes behind the cliff. The chicks sense the parent's nearby presence and begin calling out.
- 18:50 – An alien (unfamiliar) black stork is spotted flying near the nest.

- 19:27 – Environmental activity: rocks and stones are seen and heard sliding down into the water below the nest cliff.