Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4

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June 29
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 39 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 39 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 35 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858

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.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone, especially to @СветланаКлюева-н6у
English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log – 29/06/2026

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Timeline of Events

Night activity & Daytime vision 03:26
The camera switches to daytime vision. Most of the night was spent with the chicks actively cleaning their down after the rain.

FEEDING 1 (Male) 04:20
The male arrives and delivers a fish breakfast. He takes off shortly after at 04:21 AM.

FEEDING 2 (Female / Male?) 05:23
A feeding takes place (fish). There is a chat discussion regarding the ID of the parent due to feather wear). The parent leaves at 05:23:50.

FEEDING 3 (Male) 07:50
The male returns with another fish delivery, leaving at 07:51. Shortly after (07:57), the Bonus chick is spotted playfully catching a butterfly.

FEEDING 4 (Male) 08:05
The male arrives for a quick visit, delivers food (exact item not visible), and takes off within 20 seconds.

FEEDING 5 (Male) 11:40
The male delivers a fish lunch. The fish lands directly towards the camera, making it clearly visible to observers. He leaves at 11:41.

FEEDING 6 (Male) 01:34
The male returns with a generous delivery consisting of lots of fish, departing at 13:35.

FEEDING 7 (Male) 01:57
Yet another massive fish delivery by the hard-working male. He leaves the nest at 13:57.

FEEDING 8 (Female) 15:10
The female arrives in clear daylight (neat, even back feathers visible). She delivers food (items not clearly visible) and takes off at 15:10.

FEEDING 9 (Male) 16:38
The male arrives for another feeding, leaving the nest at 16:39.

FEEDING 10 (Male) 20:15
The male arrives for another feeding, leaving the nest at 20:15.

FEEDING 11 (Male) 20:45
The male concludes the recorded day with a final fish delivery, taking off at 20:46:19

Key Observations & Notes

Parental Breakdown:
The male was extremely active today, securing at least 8 out of the 10 documented deliveries. As noted in the discussions, during this stage of the breeding season, females often visit the nest less frequently than males, though the growing chicks still heavily rely on both parents.

Chick Behavior & Growth:
The chicks have grown so tall that when they stand at full height, they no longer fit completely in the camera frame (heads are cut off).

The Bonus chick continues to showcase its strength - after one of the afternoon feedings, the chicks found an object they didn't immediately eat, and the Bonus chick managed to successfully snatch it away and hold onto it for a while.

Weather Note:
It was an extremely hot day at the nest; observers noted the chicks visibly struggling with the heat.

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June 30
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 40 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 40 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 36 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858

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.

[marika.solo]

youtube chat info - thx to everyone, especially to @СветланаКлюева-н6у
English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log – 30/06/2026

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edited
now reporting by Svetlana - thx a lot

03:27 – Camera switches to day vision mode.
03:30 – 03:31 – Technical screen / stream offline.

04:10 – Feeding (Male): Male arrives and regurgitates a large amount of fish.
04:10 – Male departs.

04:31 – Feeding (Male): Male returns shortly after; delivers another abundant portion of fish.
04:32 – Male departs. (Observer note: Immediately after this heavy meal, one of the chicks defecates while remaining seated, without standing up).

06:31 – 09:07 – Technical screen / stream offline.

10:08 – Chick behavior: The chicks are active, sitting in a circle and playing with a stick.
10:54 – A crow is heard vocalizing in the close proximity of the nest.
10:57 – Foraging on the nest: Chicks successfully catch a butterfly and share it among the three of them.
11:20 – Ambient temperature rises significantly; heat begins to affect the brood.
11:38 – Wing-training: A strong breeze prompts the chicks to practice their wing flaps.
11:55 – The "bonus" chick defecates underneath itself while remaining seated; others follow the same pattern due to the heavy morning feedings.

12:08 – Feeding (Male): Male arrives and delivers fish.
12:08 – Male departs.

14:41 – Potential threat: An unknown intruder flies near the nest; chicks react to the disturbance.

14:50 – Feeding (Male): Male arrives with prey (not clearly visible on camera).
14:50 – Male departs.

15:39 – Chicks exhibit prolonged chirping and head-nodding, signaling an approaching parent or welcoming gesture.
16:05 – Feeding (Female): Female returns to the nest. Delivers fish that do not originate from the supportive fish basket, along with a collection of small prey (fry / white larvae).
16:05 – Female departs.

16:31 – Feeding (Male): Male arrives with another delivery of fish.
16:32 – Male departs.

17:21 – Feeding (Male): Male returns and delivers fish.
17:22 – Male departs.

17:30 – 17:48 – Behavioural note: Chicks chirp intensely while looking upward, likely begging for water/hydration rather than food. A bird is tracked visually above.
17:48 – Defence behaviour: The begging chirps transition into defensive vocalisations and threat postures. The intruder flies off.

19:00 – Feeding (Female): Female arrives and delivers a small gathering, possibly tiny fish.
19:00 – Female departs.

20:00 – Feeding: Another successful feeding session recorded by observers.

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July 01
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 41 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 41 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 37 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old

- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858

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.

[marika.solo]

youtube chat info - thx to everyone, especially to @СветланаКлюева-н6у
English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log – 01/07/2026

02:08 - 05:45 Technical screen.

09:13:43 Beautiful lacy feathers can be seen on the storklet.

09:14:02 Male arrived with grass. Feeding with fish.
09:14:33 The male flew away.

10:17:58 The female arrived at the nest. Feeding with small items.
10:18:05 The female flew away.

11:47:13 Male arrived. Feeding with lots of fish. The male had problems dropping the food.
11:48:17 The male flew away.

12:51:54 Male arrived. Feeding with fish.
12:52:17 The male flew away.

13:04:41 - 13:05:07 Camera zoom.

13:08:25 Male arrived. Feeding with fish.
13:08:49 The male flew away.

14:02:56 Male arrived. Feeding with lots of fish.
14:03:20 The male flew away.

14:05:00 The chicks watch carefully. They notice someone near the nest.
14:08:00 Timid chirping by the chicks.

14:10:57 The female arrived at the nest. Feeding with a large amount of fish. The female had problems dropping the food and her hackles were raised.
14:13:20 The female flew away.

14:37:51 Male arrived. Feeding with fish.
14:38:26 The male flew away.

15:49:00 Good wing flapping by the chicks.
15:50:00 Good wing flapping by the chicks.

17:28:42 Male arrived. Feeding with black, round items.
17:29:23 The male flew away.

17:53:00 Beautiful lacy feathers visible. Good wing flapping by the chicks.

18:41:00 Good wing flapping by the chicks.

19:56:00 The adopted chick (Bonus) flaps its wings well.

20:17:28 Male arrived. Feeding with fish.
20:17:50 The male flew away.