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

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Kerli arrives at 11:30:05 and feeds her little chick

the second portion

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and Kergu is here

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12:18:43 Kerli out (she is'nt moving very properly )

Kergu feeds the chick (2 portions - fish maybe, it seems like yesterday "menu")
12:20:32 Kergu to lookout (a big/long PS) and at 12:21:07 he flew away in the same direction like Kerli (not his usual, but first he moved to his usual starting spot)

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warm day



16:45 The little one is currently "playing piano" with its toes, keeping them curled under.
This is a temporary condition caused by a rapid growth spurt. Basically, the bones are growing faster than the tendons can keep up with, which pulls the toes into this curled position. Once the intense growth slows down, the tendons will adapt, and the feet will straighten out naturally.

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16:54.51 Kergu arrives
16:55:23 little one seems to be pulling something directly from Kergu's bill, then Kergu regurgitates food.
Little one has his back to the camera, so it's impossible to see what he got.
16:57:25 Kergu out (different direction than usual)
btw. little one is chirping all the time - very talkative storklet for sure

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July 13
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 29 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
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 log is unfortunately incomplete.

in the evening 14.07 these comments are still visible on the chat:
An observer shared a general note regarding nest defense, highlighting that bill clacking can serve as a threat signal or a method to defend the territory and the nest.

20:34:50 – The chick suddenly jumps up and begins growling. Observers note this was triggered by the female, Kerli, who swooped down from a branch above the nest where she had been perched.
22:55:17 – Kerli jumps down from the overhanging branch into the nest, waking the chick.
23:28 – The chick appears to be begging for food from Kerli.
Note: Kerli remains in the nest to spend the night with the chick, providing much-needed company for the little one after a long time.

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July 14
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 30 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

youtube chat info - thx to everyone
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 log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 14/07/2026

04:13 – The female, Kerli, remains on the nest after spending the entire night there.
05:36 – The chick is observed begging for food.
08:03 – Kerli flies away from the nest.

10:45 – Feeding by Kergu: He arrives and feeds the chick, even though the chick's crop still appears to be full.
10:51 – Kergu flies away from the broken branch.

12:05 – Kerli returns, landing in the nest, and delivers frogs.
12:46:25 – The chick appears to receive some additional food.
12:47 – A woodpecker briefly visits the nest.
12:48:47 – Kerli flies onto the broken branch. The chick falls asleep under her supervision.
13:02 – Kerli flies away.

13:40 – Feeding by Kergu: Arrival and quick feeding.
13:40:48 – Kergu flies away.

18:13 – A butterfly lands on the nest.

Note: By nightfall, no parent returns to stay on the nest, leaving the chick alone for the night.

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10:45:50 Kergu in - feeding -
10:46:43 Kergu to the lookout - 10:51:46 Kergu away
little one is chirping/talking the whole time (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.