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

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August 03
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CHICKS
- 1st chick: 50 days old (hatched on 14.06)

EGGS
unhatched (laid on 13.05 at 22:22 and 16.05 at 02:05)

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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Info on the late nesting:
- viewtopic.php?p=57312#p57312
- viewtopic.php?p=57325#p57325
- viewtopic.php?p=57342#p57342

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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 03/08/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

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these 3 days I am away

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August 06
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 53 days old (hatched on 14.06)

EGGS
unhatched (laid on 13.05 at 22:22 and 16.05 at 02:05)

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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Info on the late nesting:
- viewtopic.php?p=57312#p57312
- viewtopic.php?p=57325#p57325
- viewtopic.php?p=57342#p57342

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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 06/08/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

Morning / Forenoon

05:25 The nestling wakes up and begins vocalising.
06:14 The chick rests with its head leaning over the nest edge.

11:08:15 The storklet begins vocalising.
11:09:14 Adult male Kergu arrives at the nest and feeds the chick (11:09:14–11:09:49).

Afternoon / Evening

18:08 An adult stork is observed in the vicinity of the nest but does not land.

20:18 Adult male Kergu arrives and feeds the storklet; departs at 20:19.

20:35:17 Adult female Kerli arrives on a branch above the nest.
20:35:53 Adult female Kerli steps down into the nest and feeds the nestling.
20:36:54 Adult female Kerli returns to the branch.
20:40:04 Adult female Kerli moves back down into the nest.

21:13 Adult male Kergu arrives on a branch above the nest.
21:17 Adult male Kergu steps down into the nest and delivers a large feeding of amphibians to the chick.

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August 07
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 54 days old (hatched on 14.06)

EGGS
unhatched (laid on 13.05 at 22:22 and 16.05 at 02:05)

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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Info on the late nesting:
- viewtopic.php?p=57312#p57312
- viewtopic.php?p=57325#p57325
- viewtopic.php?p=57342#p57342

[marika.solo]

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 07/08/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

Morning / Forenoon
06:18 The chick stood up, stretched, defecated/PS, and flapped its wings.
11:52 The chick practised wing-flapping and hopping on the nest floor.

Afternoon / Evening
14:25 Arrival of adult male Kergu at the nest; feeding delivered consisting of three large fish.

16:32:45 The chick practised wing-flapping and jumping off the nest surface.

17:00 The chick displayed begging behaviour towards a nearby presence.
17:07:07 Arrival of adult female Kerli, landing first on a branch before entering the nest.
17:07:10 Feeding delivered by Kerli, consisting primarily of frogs.
17:11:44 The chick defecated/PS.

19:30:25 The chick was observed playing with a leaf in the nest.

20:42 Arrival of an adult bird near the nest.
20:44:23 Feeding delivered by the female Kerli (verified by leg ring marking "R").

21:44 The chick vocalised from the nest.
21:55:29 The chick demonstrated standing balanced on a single leg.


Summary Highlights:
* Feedings:
Three feedings were delivered to the single 54-day-old chick during the day: one by the male Kergu at 14:25 (containing three large fish) and two by the female Kerli at 17:07 (containing frogs) and 20:44.
* Nest activity:
The chick practised wing-flapping, jumped off the nest floor, played with a leaf, and demonstrated improved leg stability by standing on one leg.

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maybe eating moss and some insects