Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4

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July 27
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- 1st chick: 66 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 66 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 65 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; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 25/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline
by user Natalia / @Наталья-б9с7й

Morning

* 06:19 – Fledgling 7201 displays wing exercises, spread-wing posture, and departs the nest for a flight.
* 07:36 – Fledglings on the nest observe and vocalise looking down towards a sibling flying beneath the nest.
* 08:11 – Fledgling 7203 returns to the nest after being absent since early morning of the previous day (absent for ~24 hours following its maiden flight).
* 08:25 – 08:29 – Flights in the nest vicinity; fledglings/parents flying around the tree canopy.
* 08:31 – 1st Feeding: Parent arrives; feeding delivered to the fledglings.
* 09:05 – 09:09 – Fledgling 7201 returns from its flight, perches on a distant tree (09:05), moves to a branch above the nest (09:07), and lands back in the nest bowl (09:09). All four young storks are present on the nest.
* 09:31 – 2nd Feeding: Parent arrives; delivers fish and small prey items.
* 09:43 – 3rd Feeding: Parent arrives; delivers small fish.
* 10:39 – Preening behaviour observed; preen gland visible during feather maintenance.

Midday
* 12:45 – Bonus (710L) and 7202 engage in wing-stretching and wing-exercising postures in the wind.
* 12:54 – 4th Feeding: Food delivered to the nest.

Afternoon
* 15:42 – 15:45 – Bonus (710L) practices wing-assisted jumps; interacts with resting 7201.
* 16:00 – Rest period; all four fledglings resting in the nest bowl.
* 16:04 – Fledgling 7201 exercises wings vigorously.
* 16:37 – All four fledglings standing and preening plumage.
* 17:23 – 17:27 – Fledgling 7203 practices high wing-assisted jumps, perches on a branch directly above the nest (17:24), and moves to a higher outer branch before returning to the nest bowl (17:37).
* 17:38 – 5th Feeding: Adult male delivers food.

Evening
* 18:48 – Rain and thunder commence over the nest area.
* 20:21 – 20:46 – Temporary camera signal drop / stream interruption.
* 21:24 – All four young storks standing alert in the nest bowl.
* 21:39 – Position check: 7202 (far left), 7203 (far right), Bonus (near left), 7201 (near right).

Summary Highlights
* Total Feedings Delivered: 5 confirmed feedings (08:31, 09:31, 09:43, 12:54, 17:38).
* Flight Activity: Fledgling 7203 successfully returned from its ~24-hour maiden flight; fledgling 7201 completed a morning flight and returned safely.
* Nest Occupancy: All four fledglings (7201, 7202, 7203, Bonus) present together on the nest for the evening.

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MAIDEN FLIGHT 7203
Departure: 06:48:06
Return: Not returned yet (fledglings may stay away from the nest for up to 48 hours)
Note: Initial flights are usually within 200 m of the nest

08:11 fledgeling 7203 safely returned to the nest

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MAIDEN FLIGHT 7201

Departure: 09:05

Return: 09:09

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July 28
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 67 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 67 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 66 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; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 28/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline
data mostly by user Natalia / @Наталья-б9с7й

Morning

• 06:00 – Chick 7203 flies up onto the left branch.
• 06:14 – Chick 7201 flies further to the left.
• 07:23 – All young storks return to the nest, chirping in anticipation of food.
• 07:52 – Chick 7203 departs from the nest.
• 07:53 – Chick 7203 returns to the nest.
• 08:15 – 08:16 – Strange bird calls heard nearby, identified by observers as screaming jays.
• 08:29 – Chick 7203 sits on a branch directly above the nest.
• 08:53 – Chick 7203 flies away.
• 08:56 – Chick 7203 returns and settles on the branch above the nest.
• 09:52 – Chick 7203 walks along the branch using its wings for balance.
• 09:56 – Chick 7203 flies to another branch.
• 10:00 – Chick 7203 returns to the nest.
• 10:40 – 1st Feeding: Food delivery containing a large quantity of small fish.
• 10:52 – 2nd Feeding: Adult delivers food to the chicks.
• 11:03 – 11:04 – Young storks engage in vocal exercises and chirping.

Afternoon

• 12:04 – 3rd Feeding: Parent flies in from the camera side delivering small food items; the chicks spend time gathering the food from the nest floor.
• 12:16 – Chick 7201 pooped inside the nest bowl.
• 13:44 – The camera feed goes offline.
• 14:01 – The camera stream resumes.
• 14:08 – 4th Feeding: Food delivered to the chicks.
• 17:06 – 5th Feeding: Parent arrives from the camera side with food; the chicks immediately display active wing-flapping and energetic begging behavior.

Evening

• 19:00 – Chicks begin chirping.
• 19:01 – 6th Feeding: Food delivered to the nest.
• 19:39 – Chick 7202 exercises and practises wing movements.
• 20:41 – Adopted fledgling Bonus demonstrates strong wing-flapping and high leaps off the nest bowl.

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Summary Highlights

• Feeding Schedule:
  A total of 6 confirmed feedings recorded throughout the day (10:40, 10:52, 12:04, 14:08, 17:06, and 19:01).
• Flight & Branch Practice:
  Chick 7203 showed high activity during the morning, repeatedly leaving the nest bowl to perch and walk along adjacent branches using its wings for balance.
• Developmental Progress:
  Active wing exercises, hovering leaps, and vocal practice observed across multiple fledglings, including notable efforts from 7202 and Bonus.

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July 29
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CHICK () +
- 1st chick: 68 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 68 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 67 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; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.

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.

Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.