Pärnu county (Kergu + Kerli) / Must-toonekurg 3

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

Nest Activity Log 16/07/2026



In the morning, the chick spotted something unwanted nearby – besides bill clacking, it also ruffled its neck feathers.

[marika.solo]

09:58:19
09:58:27 Kergu arrives
feeding - 2 portions
09:59:01 to the lookout, resp. to the branch
10:03:11 Kergu departures

[marika.solo]

chick is still chirping
10:15:24 Kerli lands
feeding - more portions
little one is talking and talking, talking (contact-reassurance vocalisation)

The chick responds to the physical proximity of the adult with increased arousal (level of excitement/activity), which manifests itself precisely through this continuous vocalisation.

[marika.solo]

interesting - little one is moving only the right wing

[marika.solo]

Kerli stayed today with her chick enough long time (from 10:15:24 to 11:52:23 = 1 hour 36 min and 59 sec)

11:50:12 Kerli to the lookout, but changed her mind's and jumped to the chick
11:51:10 again to the lookout, resp. to the branch and at 11:52:23 away

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15:06:48 Kergu arrives
feeding - more little fish (the fish basket is filled up?)

15:15:25 to the chick/nest and immediately to the lookout
15:16:13 Kerlu take off